By Oliver Nweke
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has completed the construction of the first community radio station in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and has acquired its license from the National Broadcasting Corporation.
The station is expected to start transmission before the end of September, 2021.
The Executive Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, made this known during the commissioning of AMAC projects by the Honourable Minister of State FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu.
“As part of our efforts at bridging information gap between the government and the grassroots, the Council in collaboration with the community is synergizing a community radio station that will serve as the mouthpiece of the people, the radio station is located in Karchi, in Karchi area of the Area Council and have been fully licensed by the NBC.:
“The station has been developed to completion stage and will be undergoing test run from the second week of September, 2021 as the first community radio station to be built and licensed by NBC in FCT “.
Candido states “Our quest towards the development of the area council has assumed a holistic approach that spans across human and structural development which we have deployed with passion and unwavering commitment in accomplishing the much we have celebrated as our achievements.
“These achievements without signing our songs are visible in all looks and cranny of the Area Council. Because we meant well, for the people of the Area Council, we remain undaunted in our commitment to serve and not to be served”.
“we invite all and sundry to join forces with us and build the Council and desist from the pull-him-down syndrome, so that together we can deliver the much desired dividends of democracy.”
The Executive Chairman appreciate the past Chairmen of AMAC for gracing the event, saying “ to those whose footprints and achievements in this Area Council are still visible across the council.” Candido said.
“The achievements and progress made by these Chief Executives cannot be forgotten or overlooked. To recognize and associate with these men, we are choosing to immortalize them by naming some of the blocks after them, which are part of their legacies.
“Knowing that government is continuous, we have in the past five years of this administration built on the solid foundation laid by these past leaders, which have put the Council ahead of its counterparts”.
“In addition to the list of our performances, we have delivered these infrastructural projects which we have completed and slated for commissioning today by our amiable minister of State for FCT. These projects are the Blocks of Offices to accommodate more staff in order to enhance their service delivery and the community Town Hall located in Jiwa, to serve the people of that community.
Other projects completed include, Health Care Centre at AMAC Housing Estate, Sabo Lugbe, Blocks of Classrooms at Karchi Community which is almost completed, and several other projects ongoing.”
The Chairman called on all residents to join hands with the government in ensuring meaningful development are delivered to all.
He added “We must understand that no development is made where there are no peace and unity, our goal is to serve you and not to be served”.