The Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama has pledged to position FRCN as the top-choice broadcast station in the country.
Dr. Bulama made the commitment during a meeting with a delegation from the FRCN In-House Unions, led by its President, Comrade Tersoo Zamber.
He emphasized the crucial role of improved staff welfare in achieving the organization’s objectives and assured the in-house unions that, with the support of the management team, all necessary measures to enhance staff productivity and comfort would be implemented.
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Recognizing the direct correlation between staff welfare and performance, Dr.Bulama underscored the importance of prioritizing the well-being of employees.
According to Bulama, neglecting staff welfare undermines an organization’s commitment to workplace productivity and efficiency, affirming his dedication to making FRCN the preferred choice for broadcasters in Nigeria.
The DG also highlighted the necessity of fostering robust collaboration between management, unions, and staff to cultivate positive working relationships, ultimately contributing to improved service delivery and productivity.
Earlier, Comrade Tersoo Zamber, President of the In-House Unions, consisting of the FRCN chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, described Dr Bulama as an astute activist with commendable legacies.
In presenting his proposal, titled ”Rekindling Team Spirit Among FRCN Staff,” Comrade Zamber urged Dr Bulama to prioritize staff training and retraining, create a conducive workplace environment, and address issues such as staff promotion and the backlog of travel and duty allowances (T&Ds) among many other challenges.
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Acknowledging the promises made by the FRCN DG, Comrade Tersoo affirmed the commitment of the unions and staff to achieving the organization’s mandate and contributing to the overall growth of the country.
The high point of the event was the In-House Unions’ presentation of a welcome and congratulatory card to the Bulama.