…… Matawalle Celebrated as Pillar of Support for the Media Industry
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, former Governor of Zamfara State and distinguished Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Media Nite-Out Awards (NMNA), has as soon as once more demonstrated his unwavering dedication to nationwide improvement and the expansion of the Nigerian media business.
For years, Dr. Matawalle has performed a pivotal function within the success of the NMNA Awards, lending his affect, imaginative and prescient, and management to an initiative that has develop into a beacon of excellence within the Nigerian media area. His constant assist has not solely elevated the status of the awards however has additionally bolstered the crucial function of the media in shaping public opinion and strengthening democracy.
At the forthcoming nineteenth Edition of the Nigerian Media Nite-Out Awards (NMNA), scheduled to carry on Sunday, November ninth, 2025, at B Event Hall, Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, the Guest Speaker will likely be Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, Managing Director/CEO of the Nigeria Agriculture Insurance Corporation (NAIC). He will ship a keynote handle on the theme: “Safeguarding the Harvest: Unveiling the Role of Agricultural Insurance in Nigeria’s Food Security.”
In his particular remarks, Dr. Matawalle described the media as “the first estate of the realm,” emphasizing its distinctive duty because the voice of the individuals and a bridge between leaders and residents. He counseled journalists and media professionals for his or her sacrifices, resilience, and dedication to informing, educating, and enlightening the nation regardless of the challenges they face.
Looking forward, the Honourable Minister pledged his steady and unrelenting assist to the media business, assuring stakeholders that he would stand firmly behind initiatives that promote press freedom, professionalism, and capability improvement inside the sector. According to him, a vibrant and accountable media stays indispensable to the expansion of Nigeria’s democracy, good governance, and nationwide unity.
Observers have continued to explain Dr. Matawalle as an excellent political chief whose ardour for human improvement transcends politics. From his time as Governor of Zamfara State to his present nationwide project, he has constantly championed initiatives that uplift communities, empower establishments, and assist nation-building.
As Chairman of the NMNA Board of Trustees, Dr. Matawalle’s title has develop into synonymous with excellence, credibility, and imaginative and prescient values that proceed to encourage each the organisers and the broader Nigerian media business.
