May 14, 2026

Buhari appoints Balarabe Ilelah as NBC DG

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Balarabe Shehu Ilelah as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced the appointment in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.

According to the statement, Ilelah’s appointment is for a tenure of five years in the
first instance.

He replaces Prof. Armstrong Idachaba.

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