The Omu Anioma and Nneoha (Mother Without Borders), Her Royal Majesty (HRM) Obi Martha Dunkwu has expressed her undiluted love for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), insisting that her special love for the television station is capable of stirring up jealousy among other media platforms.
Omu made this assertion when the new General Manager of NTA Asaba and management team paid her a courtesy visit Friday 26th February, 2021, at her Omu Anioma Palace, Okpanam, Oshimili north local government area of Delta State.
Omu Dunkwu while appreciating the NTA management for their dignified visit, said NTA is indeed the first and no other can beat the reach.
She therefore, admonished the new GM to sustain that tempo and consciously show the way in the spirit of mobilizing all Nigerians towards the development of Nigeria while setting proper agenda for the leadership.
According to her, “I am an incurable optimistic in the Nigerian Project. I said I have special love for NTA because of my belief in Nigeria and her prospects. We can individually have our own media outfits and assets, but when it is collectively owned, it becomes one for all. We are all part owners of NTA and we must do everything to protect it, promote it and patronize it.
“NTA and by extension the media must consciously turn away from total focus on leadership and equally focus on the folloership. We must recede from always taking leadership to task and begin to educate the followers on what to do in line with their constitutional obligation. The media is indispensable and of course, leadership and followership have corresponding responsibility.
“My prayer is that the new GM will succeed. GM sir, you must operate open door policy; don’t put yourself in a compact otherwise you will hear the wrong advice and make mistake. In as much as you are working for the Federal Government, try to stand on the truth at all times. Philosophers believe that the one who speaks the truth is not liked; but definitely, posterity will put you on the positive side of history when you are consistent with the truth.
“I must also appreciate your team, mostly women. You must support the GM to succeed. Bring up that finese and put in that woman touch that brings out the best in a man. If he succeeds you all have succeeded, because one day, you will also become GMs”, Omu Anioma advised.
Meanwhile, the new GM of NTA Asaba, Mr. Nick Onyishi commended Omu Dunkwu for her motherly disposition to all and sundry.
He said God didn’t make a mistake to ordain that one day he would meet the ever revered encyclopedia of traditional knowledge.
The GM affirmed that he was fascinated by the Majesty’s staunch belief in our country Nigeria, describing her as an epitome of Cultural Renaissance, Impeccable Values and Superb Moral Conduct.
Speaking further, GM Nick said that our mission to the Omu’s palace was to seek her motherly blessing which she had already lavished on them without blinking an eyelid.
His words, “We are happy to have somebody like you who shares in the belief for a great Nigeria. The mission of NTA in Asaba is to make resounding success. We are committed to serving the people of Anioma.
“From an insider knowledge, NTA Asaba was at some point one of the biggest stations of NTA in Nigeria in terms of quality of media productions. I have come to assure you Your Majesty that we will bring back that old glory.
“We have also come to extend our partnership to you, towards the promotion and propagation of Anioma culture. We know of your profound effort, but you can’t do it alone. Where I come from, people believe it’s only men that have deep understanding of culture, but I must confess that I am astounded by your erudition in tradition and culture, not just of the Anioma extraction but world over. We will sure partner with you to propagate the rich culture of Anioma Nation”, GM Nick posited.
