FG commences restoration of VoN shortwave transmitter

The Federal Government has commenced the restoration of the Voice of Nigeria, VoN, shortwave transmission, using the 250KW TX2 transmitter at the Lugbe transmitting station.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Tuesday, flagged off described the milestone as a ‘significant moment in history of the VoN.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam said: “As we commence revival of the largest and most powerful transmitting station on the African continent now equipped with the most modern, digitally compatible technology, it is a giant step in the sector.”

The Minister expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and commitment to the modernization of Nigeria’s broadcasting infrastructure saying: “As we take this giant step to flag off the contract for the restoration of Voice of Nigeria’s shortwave transmission using the 250KW superpower transmitter, it is appropriate to express our profound appreciation to President Tinubu, for his vision and commitment toward the restoration and modernization of the broadcasting infrastructure of the Voice of Nigeria.

“I assure Nigerians that the reactivated VoN transmitters would transform the nation’s broadcasting landscape. Upon completion of this project, the fully reactivated VoN transmitters will transform the landscape of terrestrial broadcasting and position VoN as a respected brand in global radio broadcasting for good,” the Minister said.

He urged the contractors, handling the project to deliver quality and timely execution saying; “I therefore urge the contractor to not only execute the contract within the agreed timeline but, also ensure that the highest standards and quality are maintained and clearly evident.”

He also charged the VoN technical team to demonstrate diligence and competence in overseeing the project.

Idris expected VoN to continue, upholding its policy of being a pro-Nigeria and pan-African station dedicated to telling the positive stories coming out of Nigeria and the African continent.

The Minister then declared that, “It is now my honour to formally flag off the contract for the restoration of Voice of Nigeria’s shortwave transmission using the 250KW superpower transmitter.”