Edo Broadcasting Service

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Edo Broadcasting Service
TypeParastatal broadcasting organization
Country
Nigeria
AvailabilityEdo State
Founded1978 (1978)
TV stationsEBS TV
TV transmittersUHF 55
Radio stationsEBS Radio
Radio transmitters95.7 FM
HeadquartersAduwawa, Edo State, Nigeria
Broadcast area
Edo State
RegionsBenin City, Edo State
OwnerGovernment of Edo State
Key people
General Manager: Friday Okoedion
Former names
Radio Bendel, Bendel Broadcasting Service
Official website
Official Website
LanguageEnglish
ReplacedBendel Broadcasting Service

The Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) is a state-owned broadcasting organization located in Aduwawa, Edo State, Nigeria.[1] It was established as the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (now known as the National Broadcasting Commission) in 1978, and over time, it evolved into the current Edo Broadcasting Service.[2][3]

History

Broadcasting in Nigeria traces back to the colonial era when radio was introduced by the British colonial government to control and mobilize their colonial subjects.[4] The Nigerian Broadcasting Service was founded in 1951, relaying programmes from the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC).[5][6] Subsequently, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) was established in 1992 to oversee broadcasting activities.[7][8]

Television's unique visual impact led to the establishment of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in August 24, 1992, allowing private participation in broadcasting.[9] EBS emerged from the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, initially established to meet the information and enlightenment needs of the mid-West Region.[10][11]

EBS evolved through various names, adopting Radio Bendel in 1978 as the Federal Military Government handed over its NBC stations. In 1980, television broadcasting was added to the organization.[12] The name Bendel Broadcasting Service was empowered by Edict No 11 in 1986.[2][13] Edo Broadcasting Service emerged from the division of ownership after Edo and Delta states were created in 1990.[14][15]

Today, EBS operates as a parastatal under the Ministry of Information of the Edo State Government.[16][17] It owns and operates radio and television stations received across Edo State and beyond. Booster sub-stations in Ivue-Uromi and Ihievba enhance its transmission capabilities.[18][19]

Broadcasting operations

EBS operates two main frequencies: radio broadcasts on 75.7KHz frequency modulation and television broadcasts on channel 55 at 743.25 MHz.[20][4]

The organization is headed by a General Manager who oversees departments responsible for Administration, Engineering, News & Current Affairs (both for TV and Radio), Programs, Commercial Services, Presentation, EBS Enterprises, Corporate Affairs, Finance, and Training & Manpower Development.[21][22]

Legacy

EBS has been led by various General Managers, including Bankole Balogun, P.O. Chiazor, Engineer N.O. Iluobe, Mr. Martins Ekpe, and Tunde Ebezojie.[23]

The current General Manager is Friday Okoedion.[24]

References

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  8. ^ "National Broadcasting Commission Decree". CommonLII. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  9. ^ "About us". NBC Government.
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  16. ^ Edo State of Nigeria: A Guide : One Year of Edo State (pictorial) : Special Attractions. Ministry of Information, Social Development, Youth & Culture. 1992.
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  19. ^ Ijioma, Caleb (2021-01-01). "MEDIA FREEDOM IN NIGERIA BETWEEN 2015-2021". Paper on Media Freedom in Nigeria Between 2015-2021.
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  21. ^ "Edo set to reposition EBS Radio/TV for digital switch-over". Vanguard News. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  22. ^ Etieyibo, Edwin; Omiegbe, Odirin (2017-09-22). Disabilities in Nigeria: Attitudes, Reactions, and Remediation. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7618-6906-1.
  23. ^ midwest (2019-12-06). "Edo Broadcasting Service: The Quest for Competitive News Channel". Retrieved 2023-08-31.
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