| Type | Parastatal broadcasting organization |
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| Country | |
| Availability | Edo State |
| Founded | 1978 |
| TV stations | EBS TV |
| TV transmitters | UHF 45 |
| Radio stations | EBS Radio |
| Radio transmitters | 95.7 FM |
| Headquarters | Aduwawa, Edo State, Nigeria |
Broadcast area | Edo State |
| Regions | Benin City, Edo State |
| Owner | Government of Edo State |
Key people | Managing Director: Sulaiman Aledeh |
Former names | Radio Bendel, Bendel Broadcasting Service |
Official website | Official Website |
| Language | English |
| Replaced | Bendel 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]
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 Ihievbe enhance its transmission capabilities. [18] [19]
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 (UHF). [20] [4]
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. [21] [22]
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. [23]
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