KANO, NIGERIA — The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran broadcaster and former Managing Director of ARTV, Adamu Getso, describing his passing as a major loss to the media industry and the state at large.
Gwarzo joined family members, colleagues, and media professionals in paying tribute to the late broadcaster, praising his decades-long contribution to journalism, broadcasting development, and public communication in Northern Nigeria.
In his condolence message, the Kano NDC governorship hopeful said Getso was widely respected for his professionalism, dedication to duty, and commitment to mentoring younger journalists who passed through the broadcast industry under his leadership. He noted that the deceased played a key role in shaping public enlightenment and strengthening the standards of broadcast journalism in the region.
He described Getso’s death as a painful moment not only for the media community but also for Kano State, where the late broadcaster was regarded as a household name in radio and television broadcasting circles.
According to Gwarzo, the late ARTV boss distinguished himself through integrity and discipline, qualities he said set him apart during his years of service in the public communication sector. He added that Getso’s legacy would continue to live on through the many professionals he trained and influenced over the course of his career.
The NDC candidate extended his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, urging them to take solace in the impactful life Getso lived and the positive mark he left behind in the media landscape. He also prayed for Allah to grant the departed eternal rest and comfort those he left behind.
Media practitioners in Kano have also continued to pay tribute to the late broadcaster, recalling his contributions to the growth of ARTV and his efforts in promoting balanced reporting and ethical journalism. Many described him as a calm, disciplined, and visionary media executive who helped elevate broadcasting standards in the state-owned media organisation.
Stakeholders in the journalism community noted that his passing comes at a time when experienced voices in the media industry are increasingly needed to guide younger practitioners navigating the evolving digital information space.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate further called for greater recognition of media professionals who have contributed to national development, stressing that their sacrifices and service often play a crucial role in shaping public awareness and democratic discourse.
As tributes continue to pour in, Adamu Getso is being remembered as a respected broadcaster whose career left a lasting imprint on the development of journalism in Kano State and beyond.
