Veteran journalist and broadcaster, Aliyu Abubakar Getso, has died after a long battle with illness.
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His daughter, Aisha Getso, confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, written in Hausa, announcing that her father passed away around 3:00 am. The funeral prayer was held earlier today at his residence in Jambulu, Kano, around 9:30 am.
Aliyu Getso was widely respected in northern Nigeria’s media landscape, with a career spanning several decades. He worked with notable radio stations including Kano State Radio Corporation, Freedom Radio, Premier Radio, and Vision FM, where he was admired for his sharp analysis of both domestic and international affairs.
His death has been described as a major loss to the Nigerian media industry, especially in the North, where he mentored numerous young journalists and broadcasters. Hundreds of mourners attended his funeral prayer, which was led by Imam Mukhtar Shu’aibu Labaran.
Getso’s work in public service broadcasting earned him lasting recognition for his ability to inform and engage listeners with clarity and integrity. He is survived by three wives, several children, and grandchildren.
