He passed away in the early hours of Sunday at approximately 3:00 a.m., according to a statement by his daughter, Aisha Getso, via a Facebook post written in Hausa.

His burial took place later that morning at 9:30 a.m. at his residence in Jambulu, Kano.

“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return! My father (Aliyu Abubakar Getso) died around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. His burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. at his house in Jambulu, by Allah’s grace. May Allah forgive him and have mercy on him, amen,” she wrote.

Getso was a prominent figure in northern Nigeria’s media landscape, with a broadcasting career that spanned several decades. He worked with leading radio stations such as the Kano State Radio Corporation, Freedom Radio, Premier Radio, and Vision FM.

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Renowned for his eloquence, professionalism, and deep commitment to public service broadcasting, Getso earned respect for his insightful commentary on local and international affairs. His work helped shape public discourse and provided clarity on complex news events to listeners across the region.

His passing is being mourned as a significant loss to the Nigerian media industry, particularly in the North, where he served as a mentor and inspiration to many aspiring broadcasters and journalists.

Aliyu Getso is survived by his three wives, children, and grandchildren.

Source: Punch