The Arewa Youth Congress (AYC) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reinstating Mallam Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos as Dire...
The Arewa Youth Congress (AYC) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reinstating Mallam Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), describing the decision as a bold affirmation of competence, stability, and national interest.
In a statement signed by its Speaker, Amb. Hassan Sadau, and issued after a press briefing at Arewa House in Kaduna, the youth group said the President’s decision aligns with their earlier call for Dembos’ reappointment, a move they say was rooted in "facts, records, and the proven impact of his leadership."
“Today’s decision by Mr. President validates our stand and vindicates the foresight of Northern youth who insisted that continuity, not disruption, is what NTA urgently needs,” the group stated.
The AYC described Dembos as a reform-minded media executive whose tenure has restored credibility to Nigeria’s national broadcaster. They credited him with eliminating management inefficiencies, boosting staff morale, and positioning the NTA for relevance in a fast-evolving digital media landscape.
“Mallam Dembos is not just results-driven; he is a reformer… his leadership has ensured that NTA is no longer seen as a relic, but a platform capable of informing, educating, and uniting the nation in real time,” the statement read.
The youth body said the President’s decision goes beyond a routine appointment. According to the group, it sends a clear signal that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, performance will be rewarded and national institutions will not be subjected to destabilizing political whims.
AYC also issued a unanimous vote of confidence in Dembos, expressing optimism that his continued leadership will usher NTA into a new era of credibility, digital innovation, and national relevance.
“We call on stakeholders in government, the media, and civil society to close ranks behind this leadership. Neutrality is not an option—Nigeria needs a strong, credible NTA, and Mallam Dembos has proven he is the man for the job,” AYC declared.
The group pledged full support and partnership from youth leaders across Northern Nigeria to ensure the NTA delivers on its public mandate.
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