The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has lauded Armed Forces Radio for its decade of service to national security communication and public engagement.
Speaking through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, at the station’s 10th anniversary celebration, the Minister delivered a message of reform, inclusion, and innovation.
He praised the station’s resilience and relevance over the years while urging it to deepen digital transformation, promote indigenous language programming, and amplify the voices of citizens—especially those in vulnerable and underserved areas, veterans, and frontline security personnel.
“There is a need to ensure that from the cities to the most remote villages, no voice is lost and no signal is out of reach,” he said.
The Minister described Armed Forces Radio as an indispensable institution that has evolved from a traditional transmitter into a modern movement through livestreaming, social media, and podcasting.
He commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the Defence Department of Civil-Military Affairs, and the 107.7 FM team for their creativity, professionalism, and perseverance in sustaining the station’s operations.
The milestone celebration drew top military commanders, heads of government institutions, media stakeholders, and academics, all paying tribute to the station’s crucial role in promoting national cohesion and reinforcing public confidence in the military.