The world of Hausa journalism would miss a shining star with the retirement of Malam Mujtaba Ramalan Bello, a veteran journalist with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, and former General Manager of Pride FM Gusau, Zamfara State.
For over three decades, Malam Mujtaba captivated audiences with his golden and sonorous voice, bringing news and current events to the Hausa-speaking audiences.
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Malam Mujtaba joined the FRCN in 1993 as a news presenter for Sashin Hausa, Radio Nigeria Kaduna.
He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the best news presenters in the Hausa service.
His career took him to various stations, including FRCN Yola and Kano, where he served as State Correspondent.
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Malam Mujtaba’s leadership skills earned him key positions in the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). He served as Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ and later as Vice Chairman of the NUJ Kano Council.
His appointment as General Manager of Pride FM Gusau in 2017 was not by accident, but a testament to his dedication and expertise in the field.
Malam Mujtaba’s journalism career is marked by integrity, passion, and a commitment to upholding the ethics of the profession.
His retirement in August 2025 marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations of journalists .
Malam Mujtaba is happily married with one wife, nine children, and 11 grandchildren. His family has been a source of support throughout his career, and he is proud to have built a loving and close-knit family .
As Malam Mujtaba Ramalan Bello begins his retirement, we pay tribute to his dedication, hard work, and passion for journalism.
His contributions to the field have been invaluable, and his legacy will continue to shape the future of Hausa journalism.
We wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.