The Katsina State Government has announced the immediate removal of the General Manager of Katsina State Television (KTTV), Abba Zayyan, days after he reportedly submitted a resignation letter to the state government.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda approved Zayyan’s removal on November 10, citing his alleged failure to align the state-owned television station with the administration’s Building Your Future Agenda.
In a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, the government said it had invested in modern broadcasting equipment, infrastructure upgrades and institutional support to reposition KTTV but expressed disappointment over the station’s performance.
The governor also directed the most senior officer at the station to assume leadership in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive General Manager.
However, a resignation letter dated November 2, addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and received on November 6, showed that Zayyan had already tendered his resignation for personal reasons.
In the letter, he stated that his decision followed three years of service and indicated that his resignation would take effect from November 16, 2026. He also promised to ensure a smooth handover of official responsibilities and government property.
The development has raised questions about the timing of the government’s announcement, given that Zayyan’s resignation letter preceded the removal decision.
The situation highlights the importance of clarity and transparency in public-sector appointments, particularly in the management of state-owned media institutions.
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