NAN to deploy modern ICT tools for quality service delivery – Ali
By Olaide Ayinde
Malam Ali M. Ali, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), says the agency will deploy modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to enhance quality service delivery.
He stated this on Thursday during an assessment tour to the Bauchi Zonal office of the agency.
According to Ali, the agency needs to scale up by employing modern techniques to satisfy the needs of its subscribers.
He reiterated commitment of the management to reposition the agency through viable infrastructure development for effective service delivery.
Ali, who acknowledged the dedication and resilience of the editorial staff in the Bauchi zone in discharging their duties, announced plans to reopen district offices in Bauchi and Gombe, to boost grassroots reportage.
“The dawn of the digital era, Artificial Intelligence, these are challenges we have to contend with and already the management are thinking ahead of time.
“The Bauchi Zonal office is not doing badly but it could do better, and doing better means greater editorial direction and managerial support from Abuja.
“One of the reasons why we are doing this assessment tour is to see and assess on a firsthand basis the extent of the challenges, the gaps of operational facilities, working tools and general infrastructure,” he said.
He said the agency would conduct training for its staff to enable them to get acquainted and exposed to modern reporting skills.
Ali said the agency would utilise renewable energy to improve power supply to its offices and encourage productivity.
The NAN helmsman tasked marketing personnel to double their efforts toward ensuring that more clients subscribe to its services and boost revenue base.
While urging personnel to show greater commitment to service, Ali encouraged team building among the staff for proper coordination.
Also, Mr Ephraims Sheyin, the Editor-in-Chief of the agency, charged reporters to prioritise court, commercial and human angle reportage at the grassroots.
Sheyin enjoined reporters to do everything possible within their reach to give NAN an edge to stand out.
Earlier, Mr Rabiu Sani-Ali, the Manager, Bauchi Zonal Office, sought for deployment of modern working gadgets to aid news reporting.
He also called for engagement of additional workers to serve as gardeners, cleaners and security guards in the office. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Rabiu Sani-Ali
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