Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has officially approved the appointment of veteran journalist and former Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bauchi State Council Chairman, Alhaji Idris Usman Sambo, as the substantive Managing Director of the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV).
The official confirmation was announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, through a formal statement issued at the Government House in Bauchi and signed by the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aminu Hammayo.
The Senior Special Assistant on Communication to the Governor, Abdulwahab Muhammad, also confirmed the directive, noting that the choice reflects the administration’s intent to elevate the state’s flagship television station.
​According to the SSG, the appointment was earned through Sambo’s extensive leadership background, professional integrity, and track record in public media management. Prior to taking the helm at BATV, Sambo served as the Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC), in addition to his prior leadership of the state’s NUJ council.
​In his charge to the new Managing Director, Governor Bala Mohammed tasked Sambo with leveraging his administrative expertise and deep familiarity with the broadcast industry to modernise BATV’s operational infrastructure, drive digital innovation, and enhance overall news delivery across the region.
