Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the immediate removal of the General Manager of Katsina State Television (KTTV), Malam Abba Zayyan, citing his inability to align the station with the administration’s agenda despite substantial government investment aimed at transforming the state-owned broadcaster.

The decision, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed.

According to the statement, the state government had invested heavily in repositioning KTTV to meet international broadcasting standards by providing modern equipment, upgrading critical infrastructure and offering full institutional support to enable the station to operate as a vibrant, professional and competitive media organisation capable of projecting the image of Katsina State.

Governor Radda, however, expressed disappointment that despite these interventions, the station continued to perform below expectations and failed to effectively communicate government policies, programmes and achievements to the people of Katsina State and the wider audience.

The Governor stressed that his administration remained committed to ensuring that every public institution delivers efficiently and aligns with the government’s vision of transparency, accountability and quality service delivery.

To ensure continuity in the station’s operations, Governor Radda directed the most senior officer at KTTV to immediately assume leadership in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive General Manager.

While announcing the change, Governor Radda expressed appreciation to Malam Abba Zayyan for his service to the state and wished him success in his future endeavours. (Channels)