President Bola Tinubu has directed the reinstatement of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, who briefly vacated the post following some management changes.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday announced that Dembos, who was appointed as NTA’s DG by the President in October 2023, will now return to complete his three-year tenure.
The President similarly directed the recall of the Executive Director of News, Mr Ayo Adewuyi, to complete his three-year tenure, which ends in 2027.
Adewuyi was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024.
The President’s decision sets aside earlier appointments of a new director-general, executive director of news, executive director of marketing, and managing director of NTA Enterprises.
The directive was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
This reversal highlights the government’s shift towards stability and continuity in NTA’s leadership.