Hails Kogi Born Veteran Broadcaster, Tom Adaba @ 79
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja.
Veteran Journalist, broadcaster and Chairman TRIM Communication Ltd, Dr. Thomas Adaba has been described as an Icon of media profession, who should be emulated by the youth for the development of the state.
In his birthday message to Dr. Adaba, Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who hailed the Kogi born media guru on the occasion of his 79th birthday anniversary through his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, described him as a worthy ambassador of the Confluence State.
Governor Bello described the Media Icon as a perfect role model for the younger generation to emulate adding that they should also be determined to make exploits in their chosen careers.
Bello stated that the achievements of Dr. Adaba in the media industry both on the field and in administration remained remarkable as he has written his name in Gold and made his country, Okene and the state proud.
Governor Bello remarked that the celebrant was recognised as an administrator per excellence being the pioneer principal of the National Television College in Jos and the first Director General of National Broadcasting Commission.
The Governor affirmed that his legacies and doggedness helped to stabilise and strengthen these institutions which are today helping to ensure professional conduct in the main stream media terrain in the country
He added that apart from being an icon in his chosen profession, Dr. Adaba was a man of stern principle and reputable character who treated all with the fear of God and always placed collective interests above selfish agenda.
Governor Bello prayed that God would give the celebrant more years with good health so as to enable him continue on the path of honour by being a positive influence to the generations after him.
Dr. Thomas Adaba, OON was born in 1941 in Asaba, he worked as a teacher in Catholic School, Okene, then as a Tutor at Government Teachers College, Okene and Bichi, Kano and a Lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria between the years 1961 – 1974, before venturing into Media practice.
