The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. The statement, titled “President Tinubu Recalls DG of NTA, ED News; Sets Aside Fresh Appointments,” confirmed that both officials have been directed to return to their offices and complete their statutory three-year tenures.
Mr. Dembos, who was
appointed in October 2023, had briefly stepped aside following recent leadership changes at the Authority. Similarly, Mr. Adewuyi will continue in his role until the expiration of his tenure in 2027.The President’s directive effectively nullifies the previously announced appointments of a new Director-General, Executive Director of News, Executive Director of Marketing, and Managing Director of NTA Enterprises.
Established in 1977, the NTA remains Nigeria’s foremost public broadcaster, with extensive reach across the country. The reinstatement of Mr. Dembos and Mr. Adewuyi underscores the administration’s commitment to continuity and stability in the management of the national broadcaster.
