The former Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Professor Tom Adaba, has passed away.
The renowned broadcaster died early this Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, in Abuja. A close family friend confirmed the news, stating, "It's true Oga is gone."
Born on July 2, 1941, Professor Adaba had been unwell for some time. He was taken to the hospital after experiencing difficulty eating. Though he initially showed signs of recovery and started eating again, his condition relapsed. Medical personnel indicated that he needed a blood transfusion.
A source close to the family recounted, "Around 5:00 O'clock this morning, I got a call that he has gone to be with the Lord."
Confirming the sad news, Chief Adinoyi Joe Anivasa JP, Secretary of the Egbira Elders Forum Abuja, said, “I feel sad to inform you that our elder and leader, Prof. Tom A. Adaba, just answered the call of nature by giving up his ghost to the Lord this morning. Further details about his burial arrangements will be communicated later. We thank God for his life. May God have mercy on his shortcomings and grant his soul eternal peaceful rest in His Heavenly Kingdom, Amen.”
Professor Adaba was a distinguished figure in the field of broadcasting and communication. Between 1988 and 1992, he made history as the first Nigerian to be honored as President of the African Council for Communication Education.
