Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State

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Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) is a state government-run radio station of Abia State. Established on November 16, 1992, the broadcaster transmits programs daily on 88.1 FM.

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Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA)
TypeBroadcast
Country
Nigeria
First air date
1992 [1]
AvailabilityNational
Headquarters Umuahia, Abia State
Owner Abia State Government
Launch date
16th November, 1992
Official website
Broadcasting Corporation of Abia
Language Igbo, Pidgin, English

History

The BCA was established by edict No. 4 of 1991 promulgated by the then military Administration of Group Captain Frank Ajobene following creation of Abia in 1991, from its initial location at 70 Aba road Umuahia as its headquarter. Since inception, the corporation acquired a piece of land along the government station layout as its permanent location in 1998 is presently housing the corporate Headquarters of the station with slogan “The Station Born To Lead’’. [1]

Director Generals

Since its inception, the BCA has had Eight Director-Generals as follows;

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 "History". Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State. Retrieved 2020-10-23.


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