Edo Broadcasting Service


The Edo Broadcasting Service is a state-owned broadcasting organization located in Aduwawa, Edo State, Nigeria. It was established as the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation 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. Subsequently, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission was established in 1992 to oversee broadcasting activities.
Television's unique visual impact led to the establishment of the National Broadcasting Commission 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 Edo and Delta states were created in 1991.
Today, EBS operates as a parastatal under the Ministry of Information of the Edo State Government. It owns and operates radio and television stations received across Edo State and beyond. Booster sub-stations in Ivue-Uromi and Ihievbe enhance its transmission capabilities.

Broadcasting operations

EBS operates on two main frequencies, radio broadcasts at 95.7 MHz on frequency modulation and television broadcasts on channel 45 in the ultra-high frequency band.
The organisation is led by a Managing Director, who oversees various departments that manage the station's broadcasting and operational activities. These departments include Shared Services, which encompasses Administration, Training and Manpower Development, and Engineering.

Legacy

EBS has been guided by a succession of General Managers, including notable individuals such as Bankole Balogun, P.O. Chiazor, Engineer N.O. Iluobe, Mr. Martins Ekpe, Tunde Ebozoje, and Friday Okoedion.
The current Managing Director is Sulaiman Aledeh