President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reversed recent leadership changes at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), directing the reinstatement of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the national broadcaster.
Dembos, who was briefly removed following last week’s management shake-up, will now complete his three-year tenure, which began in October 2023. Alongside him, Mr. Ayo Adewuyi, the Executive Director of News, has also been recalled to continue his tenure, scheduled to run until 2027.
The decision nullifies earlier appointments to key leadership positions, including that of the Director-General, Executive Director of News, Executive Director of Marketing, and the Managing Director of NTA Enterprises.
Presidency sources disclosed that the move was taken to maintain stability, ensure continuity, and avoid disruptions in the management of the state-owned broadcaster, which plays a central role in national communication and public information.
The reversal comes amid speculation that the initial shake-up was influenced by political maneuvering and internal power struggles within the institution. By reinstating Dembos and Adewuyi, the presidency has sent a strong signal that due process and completion of legally established tenures must be respected.
Dembos, who has over 30 years of experience in broadcast journalism and media management, was first appointed as DG of the NTA in October 2023. His reinstatement is expected to reassure staff and stakeholders who had expressed concerns about instability at the organization.
The NTA, often regarded as Africa’s largest television network, remains a key platform for government messaging and national cohesion. With this directive, President Tinubu has effectively restored confidence in its leadership, while halting the earlier announced restructuring.
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