The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, has restated the organisation’s commitment to institutional reform, digital expansion, and enhanced national service, saying efforts are underway to reposition VON as a global public broadcaster and instrument of national power.

Ndace disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the newly elected leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU), led by National President Prince Emeka Kalu, to the VON headquarters in Abuja.

Addressing the union executives, the DG outlined key initiatives under his administration, including the planned reactivation of VON’s 250KW Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) transmitter. The transmitter, dormant for over a decade, will enable the resumption of shortwave broadcasting and extend VON’s reach across Africa and beyond.

“We are rebuilding VON as a pan-African and globally respected broadcaster, with emphasis on operational excellence, digital transformation, and international relevance,” Ndace said.

He said the reforms align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation. He acknowledged the support of the Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in driving institutional renewal at VON.

Ndace also noted that VON recently held its first staff retreat in over ten years. The retreat featured training in artificial intelligence, risk management, and content development, and culminated in the signing of performance bonds by directors.

He cited new and renewed partnerships with international broadcasters in China, Tanzania, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Côte d’Ivoire, along with collaboration with domestic institutions such as the NCC, ASCON, NITDA, NIGCOMSAT, Galaxy Backbone, and Globacom.

On staff welfare, the DG said regular payment of the thirteenth-month salary has been sustained and that redeployments following the 2024 management retreat were aimed at repositioning the organisation. He said the redeployments were welcomed by many staff as part of the broader reform strategy.

He urged RATTAWU to engage constructively with management and support the organisation’s transformation agenda.

In his remarks, RATTAWU President Emeka Kalu commended the DG for what he described as transformative leadership at VON and pledged the union’s cooperation in promoting staff welfare and institutional growth.