Bauchi State Governor appoints Idris Usman Sambo as BATV Managing Director

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Idris Usman Sambo as the substantive Managing Director of the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV).

Sambo is an experienced media professional who previously served as the Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC) and as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The state government noted that his appointment was based on his professional experience, educational qualifications, and understanding of media operations.

Governor Mohammed expressed confidence that Sambo’s leadership would reposition BATV for improved efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery. The new Managing Director has been charged with strengthening the authority’s operational capacity, promoting responsible journalism, and embracing innovation in broadcasting.