Nigeria’s First Private TV Station Shuts Operations Over High Cost Of Electricity

DITV Kaduna, the first private TV station to launch in the region on June 2, 1994, will be temporarily off the air due to the escalating cost of electricity supply.

In a statement issued on Friday, acting general manager Idris Mustapha explained that the decision was prompted by the high cost of power. He clarified that this suspension does not affect Alheri Radio, Zaria.

Mr. Mustapha acknowledged the difficult economic conditions in the country, which have made it increasingly challenging for businesses to generate revenue.

He expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the station’s millions of viewers and listeners, but reassured the public that the station will resume broadcasting once its financial situation improves.

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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.”

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