Governor Peter Mbah
By Tony Adibe
The Managing Director of Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS), Dr Ladi Akeredolu-Ale, on Saturday lauded the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration’s investment in modern broadcasting as ESBS wins “Radio Station of the Year” award.
For the first time in its history, the Enugu State government-owned ESBS emerged as “Radio Station of the Year” for original indigenous productions in business, drama, and sports programming.
NewsBits recalls that the event for the award attracted top professionals and stakeholders in the broadcasting industry from across Nigeria and beyond. The recognition followed a rigorous selection process involving entries from radio stations nationwide, NewsBits learnt.
The award was conferred on ESBS through its radio arm, Sunrise 96.1 FM, by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) at a ceremony held in Abuja recently. Akeredolu-Ale, who also doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of ESBS, said that the award was the first of its kind in the station’s history as a public broadcaster.
He attributed the feat to renewed investment in the station and a return to professional broadcasting standards under the administration of Governor Mbah, which assumed office in May 2023.
This national award from hundreds of broadcasting stations is a historic milestone for ESBS and Enugu State, according to him. He appreciated God and the Enugu State Government for creating an enabling environment for quality broadcasting that Nigerians had attested to.
“This award is dedicated to our result-focused and technology-focused governor, His Excellency Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, who has made huge investments in modern broadcasting and programming.
“We in ESBS pledge to continue in our commitment to excellence and dedication to securing more accolades for the state,” he added.
The managing director said that the award marked a significant boost for ESBS, reinforcing its position as a leading public broadcaster in Nigeria.
