By Ali Mamman Shuwa
Maiduguri-based Broadcast Journalist
The appointment of Babajide Kolade Otitoju as Director of News, TVC Communications is more than a professional milestone; it is a resounding affirmation of editorial excellence, courage, and citizen-focused journalism in Nigeria’s evolving media landscape.
Babajide Otitoju’s career reflects the finest traditions of the profession—truth-telling, balance, and public accountability. Widely respected for his sharp editorial judgment and fearless engagement with issues that matter to ordinary citizens, his work resonates with the core values espoused by journalism without frontiers—a journalism that transcends boundaries, challenges power responsibly, and amplifies the voices of the people.
At the heart of his editorial philosophy is an unwavering commitment to citizen-centered discourse. Through platforms that prioritize engagement—most notably his popular civic conversations and public policy engagements often described as “hanging out with citizens”—Otitoju has consistently created spaces where Nigerians can interrogate governance, debate ideas, and demand answers. His approach reinforces the belief that journalism is not a distant observer but an active facilitator of democratic dialogue.
As Director of News, Otitoju brings to TVC a reputation built on integrity and intellectual rigor. His leadership promises a newsroom culture anchored on accuracy, depth, and fairness—qualities urgently needed in an era of misinformation and shrinking public trust. For young journalists across the country, his ascent is both instructive and inspiring: excellence, when sustained, still finds recognition.
This tribute is also written in memory of the late Kolomi Dala Aji, a dedicated TVC News correspondent in Maiduguri, whose professionalism and quiet courage embodied the sacrifices of reporters working in difficult terrains. Kolomi believed in journalism as service—often underreported, sometimes underappreciated, but always essential. His
legacy lives on in the continued pursuit of truth by colleagues he left behind.
From Maiduguri to Lagos, from the newsroom to the living rooms of Nigerians, the story of Babajide Kolade Otitoju is a reminder that editorial leadership matters. It shapes narratives, safeguards standards, and, ultimately, strengthens democracy.
As TVC turns a new page under his stewardship, the media community watches with optimism—confident that the values of responsible journalism, citizen engagement, and editorial excellence will not only be sustained, but elevated.
May this moment honor both the living excellence of Babajide Kolade Otitoju and the enduring memory of Kolomi Dala Aji—two journalists united by purpose, professionalism, and service to the public.
