The Management of DITV, the first private television station to go on air in Nigeria, and Alheri Radio has announced the suspension of its broadcast services until further notice.
In a statement by its Acting General Manager and Chairman of Management Committee Idris Mustapha, DITV/Alheri Radio blamed its decision on high cost of power and revenue generation challenges.
The suspension will however not affect Alheri Radio Zaria, the Management said, adding that normal transmission will resume as soon as its financial situation improves.
The statement reads “Management of DITV and Alheri Radio regrets to announce suspension of its broadcast activities until further notice. This suspension will not affect Alheri Radio Zaria.
“The decision to suspend broadcast by the first private television station to go on air in Nigeria, and one of the oldest private radio stations with unrivalled popularity in broadcasting in Hausa has been forced on the establishment by the high cost of power.
“We are aware that the harsh economic conditions have made revenue generation more challenging for many businesses that ought to settle their obligations for services rendered by our stations.
“We will resume normal transmission as soon as our financial situation improves. We regret and apologise for the inconvenience which this closure will generate among our millions of viewers and listeners.”
