Kano State has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Managing Director of Radio Kano, Adamu Ibrahim Getso, who died at the age of 69.
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.
The veteran broadcaster, whose career spanned several decades in public communication and media administration, was widely respected for his immense contributions to the development of radio broadcasting in Kano State and Northern Nigeria.
News of his death spread rapidly across the state on Friday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from journalists, media executives, government officials, civil society groups, and members of the public who described him as one of the pioneers of modern broadcasting in Kano.
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.
Getso is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and other relatives.
At the time of filing this report, the cause of his death has not been ascertained.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.
