By Rauf Oyewole
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has granted a short-term restrictive broadcast licence to the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) to operate its campus radio station on 98.1 FM.
According to the Institution's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Rabiu Wada on Thursday, said the approval was conveyed in a letter dated November 12, 2026, and addressed to the Rector of the Polytechnic, Alhaji Sani Usman, following the institution's fulfilment of all regulatory requirements for the commencement of broadcasting operations.
The Commission granted the institution a “Short-Term Restrictive Broadcast” permit, paving the way for the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi to operate its radio station on the assigned frequency of 98.1 FM.
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi is the second campus operating a radio station in the state after the state-owned Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi.
Reacting to the development, the Rector, Alhaji Sani Usman, expressed appreciation to the NBC for granting the approval, describing the radio station as an important platform for strengthening teaching, learning and research in the institution.
He said the station would also provide an avenue for public enlightenment and the delivery of educational and motivational programmes aimed at promoting the development of the Polytechnic, Bauchi State and the country at large.
According to him, the radio station is expected to enhance knowledge dissemination, provide practical broadcasting experience for students and strengthen the institution's engagement with its host community.
The approval marks a significant milestone in the Polytechnic's efforts to expand its educational services and contribute to public information and community development through broadcasting.
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