ABS Management Bemoans Attack On Her Awada Station

The Management of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, has bemoaned the attack on the Awada Station of the organization.

The Acting Managing Director, Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Mr Gab Okpalaeze who regretted the attack, spoke while briefing staff on the sad incident during a staffwide meeting at Awka.

Mr Okpalaeze, however, thanked God that no life was lost in the unfortunate incident.

Mr. Okpalaeze recounted that one ABS bus, and one Toyota corolla belonging to a guest presenter, were burnt to ashes, while one other bus belonging to the station has all its glasses shattered, adding that there were attempts to burn down the studio and transmitters.

He expressed regrets that staff on duty were manhandled and some other facilities partially burnt.

The Acting Managing Director recalled that two and half months after he became in charge of ABS, the organization had acquired a new Siena bus, some broadcast equipment, and put back dilapidated bus and generators into use, while pensioners and staff unions have started receiving their check off dues.

He called for more cooperation from staff especially on the area of aggressive revenue drive to move the organization forward.

A staff, Prince Emeka Kalu commended the acting MD for his open-door policy in running his administration and advised the staff to work together to move the organization forward.

Ms Ebele Ezeh also commented on the welfare of the staff in order to motivate them, which will result in remarkable output.

Other employees took turns contributing ideas to how the organization can move forward.

Mrs. Nneka Ogbuonwu, the late Director of Finance, was also remembered with a minute of silence during the meeting.

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