By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
Former Managing Director of Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) and the Kano State Radio Corporation, Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Getso, is dead.
The veteran broadcaster reportedly passed away on Saturday at the age of 75 after a prolonged illness.
A native of Getso town in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, the late media administrator was widely respected for his significant contributions to broadcasting, public communication, and information dissemination in Kano State.
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During his distinguished career, Getso served as Managing Director of Abubakar Rimi Television during the first administration of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He later headed the Kano State Radio Corporation during Kwankwaso’s second tenure as governor.
The late broadcaster earned widespread recognition through his role in anchoring popular Hausa-language programmes, including Hukuma da Jama’a (Government and the People) and Aiki Sai Mai Shi, which focused on government policies, public affairs, and development programmes.
Colleagues and admirers described him as a dedicated professional who used the media as a platform for public enlightenment and civic engagement.
His contributions to the growth of public broadcasting in Kano and his commitment to promoting government-citizen communication earned him respect across the media industry and beyond.
Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Getso is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.