The management of Nasara Radio 98.5 FM, Kano State, has appointed Abdul Gaffar Isah Dawakin Tofa as the station’s new Head of Sports.
His appointment follows the exit of the station’s former Head of Sports and Head of Programmes, Muhammad Wasilu Kawo. However, SportsEye is yet to ascertain the station Kawo has joined.
Dawakin Tofa will lead the station’s sports unit and continue to anchor Taskar Wasanni, Nasara Radio’s popular sports programme, which provides listeners with updates, interviews, analysis and discussions on local, national and international sporting activities.
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Before his appointment, Dawakin Tofa served as an assistant to Kawo in sports news presentation. His elevation reflects his years of experience in broadcasting, sports journalism and programme management.
Born on October 21, 1996, Dawakin Tofa hails from Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. He studied Journalism at Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS) and has more than seven years of professional experience in the media industry.
Throughout his career, he has worked with Amichi Radio and Nasara Radio, where he has held several positions, including Programme Manager, Head of Duty Continuity Announcers (DCA), radio presenter, news reporter, field correspondent and programme producer.
As Programme Manager, he was responsible for overseeing the station’s programming operations. He also previously served as Head of Duty Continuity Announcers, a role that involved supervising on-air presenters.
Beyond sports broadcasting, Dawakin Tofa has presented programmes covering religion, security, current affairs, education, youth development and community affairs. He is also involved in digital content creation and media management and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Muryar Dawakin Tofa newspaper.
His contributions to broadcasting earned him recognition as Nasara Radio’s Best Staff Member during the 2023 general elections. The station’s management also presented him with a Special Award of Excellence and Commendation in recognition of his performance and contribution to election coverage.
Dawakin Tofa has received more than 15 awards, certificates and commendations from various organisations and institutions. His digital platforms have also attracted a significant audience, with more than 150,000 followers on Facebook and 60,000 on TikTok, according to his professional profile.
His appointment adds another responsibility to his broadcasting career as he takes charge of the station’s sports coverage and continues to serve its listeners through Taskar Wasanni.
