The Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) is a state-owned broadcasting organization located in Aduwawa,

Edo State Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...

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. It was established as the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (now known as the

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) in 1978, and over time, it evolved into the current Edo Broadcasting Service.

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. The Nigerian Broadcasting Service was founded in 1951, relaying programmes from the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC). Subsequently, the

Nigerian Broadcasting Commission The National Broadcasting Commission is the broadcast regulator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The commission was set up on August 24, 1992, by Decree 38 of 1992 later amended as an act of the National Assembly by Act 55 of 1999 and now known ...

(NBC) was established in 1992 to oversee broadcasting activities. Television's unique visual impact led to the establishment of the

(NBC) in August 24, 1992, allowing private participation in broadcasting. EBS emerged from the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, initially established to meet the information and enlightenment needs of the mid-West Region. 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. The name ''Bendel Broadcasting Service'' was empowered by Edict No 11 in 1986. Edo Broadcasting Service emerged from the division of ownership after

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and

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states were created in 1990. Today, EBS operates as a parastatal under the Ministry of Information of the Edo State Government. It owns and operates

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and

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received across

and beyond. Booster sub-stations in Ivue-Uromi and Ihievba enhance its transmission capabilities.

Broadcasting operations

EBS operates two main frequencies:

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on 75.7KHz

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and television broadcasts on

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55 at 743.25 MHz. The organization is headed by a

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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.

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. The current General Manager is Friday Okoedion.

References

External links

Official Website
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