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DR. Tom Adaba, pioneer Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. His daughter, Dr. Inya Ode confirmed the passing of the 83-year-old Adaba.
Dr. Adaba was a man of many firsts. He was the first Principal of NTA Television College in Jos, Plateau State from 1980 to 1987 and first Ph.D holder to be produced by the Department of Theatre Arts of the University of Jos in 1989.
He was President of the African Council for Communication Education from 1988-1992, the first Nigerian to occupy the position.
As the NBC Director-General in 1992 he was instrumental to overseeing the deregulation of Nigeria’s broadcast industry under the military administration of Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida.
Dr. Adaba was also at some time a Board member of DAAR Communications PLC, owners and operators of Africa Independent Television, AIT, Raypower FM and Faaji Radio.
He was a community leader of note in Ebiraland in Kogi State and a devout Catholic. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Theresa Aaze Adaba, children and great grandchildren.
Chief Adinoyi Joe Anivasa JP, Secretary Egbira Elders Forum Abuja on Saturday stated as follows, “I feel sad to inform you that our elder and Leader, Prof Tom A Adaba just gave up his ghost to the Lord this morning.
“We thank God for his life. May God have mercy on his shortcomings and grant his soul eternal peaceful rest in His heavenly kingdom, Amen.
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