New Radio Rivers FM Underway -RSG

The Rivers State Government is to build a new model Digital Radio Station for the state broadcasting corporation in Elelenwo as part of measures to reposition the station for optimum productivity.

Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi who stated this today, on a live Radio phone – in programme tagged “Tuesday Morning Live” in Port Harcourt, said the experience of some staff of the present station, the Radio Rivers FM, will determine their transfer to the new station.

The governor, who described the restructuring of the existing station as necessary, assured workers that no one will lose their jobs as a result of the exercise, emphasising that some workers of the station will be deployed to other parastatals where they would function effectively.

He opined that the essence of restructuring was to ensure viability and professionalism in the operation of the radio station, adding that the new Radio Rivers will be commercially driven.

He promised that the edict establishing the station will be reviewed to take care of the new focus of the station.

“Please let me assure you that nobody will be sacked,” he said.

Answering questions on the talk show, Amaechi pointed out that peace has returned to Port Harcourt and the entire Rivers State, as all forms of rancour in the state in the past would not be allowed again.

He appealed for massive participation in Tuesday’s 26 April governorship election, noting that if re-elected, his second tenure would accord priority to social security services which, according to him, would create jobs, revive water supply and increase electricity supply as part of efforts to tackle security challenges.
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt