Late Timawus: Konngol Silvertongue Commiserates with the Family of the ace broadcaster

The Management, Staff and Alumni of Konngol SilverTongue Institute heartily commiserates with the family of the late ace broadcaster, Chief Timawus Mathias on the sudden demise of the exemplary icon.

The Language and communication training institute in a statement signed by its founder, Professor Abubakar Abba Tahir said the demise of the Adamawa Elder statesman has closed a golden era in broadcasting not only in the State but Northern Nigeria and Nigeria at large.

The statement read that Chief Mathias was among the early generation of Nigerian broadcasters who defined the path and shown the way, which younger professionals in the industry followed in later years.

“All of the foundation pillars in the broadcast industry were laid by his own generation, most of whom have exited the world today.

“Chief Mathis has been a broadcaster per excellence who was into reportorial , editorial, news commentary, production, broadcast management, training and a broad range of consultancy services in the industry, which has directly or indirectly affected virtually every modern broadcaster in the country.

“As a top flight consultant he was largely instrumental towards the founding, equipping and management of countless radio and television stations in Nigeria.

“I recall with nostalgia how he successfully midwifed the production and delivery of VERDICT 79 and VERDICT 83 TV programs, which conveyed the results of the 1979 and 1993 national elections that ushered in the Shehu Shagari presidency twice.

“Soon after, I also reminisce how I served under his tenure as General Manager of NTA Yola.

“Chief Mathias will be remembered for his integrity, remarkable discipline and high sense of professionalism in all his activities, affairs and engagements.

“Whenever the history of radio and television in Nigeria is to be crafted, his name will surely be among the great ones to be imprinted boldly on the sandstones of time.

“Above all, the world will continue to rever and remember him for being a highly detribalized Nigerian.

” The Konngol SilverTongue Family cannot forget in a hurry how he played a pivotal role with advisement and guidance in our foundation years.

“In 2017, he was one of the only three recipients of Konngol’s earliest awards, and eminently chaired the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2018-A.

“Chief Mathias remains a timeless icon of journalism whose value and valor will continue to shine across the media landscape many generations after his sudden and sad demise.” The statement read