Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria

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The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria is an association that is in charge of private and public broadcasters in Nigeria. It is in charge of monitoring the activities,coordination and management of televisions, radio and all media broadcasts of Nigeria.. It is located in Abuja, North-Central of Nigeria.[1]

History[]

BON was founded in 1973 with over 140 members and they collectively own 250 radio and Television stations. Mrs Ibrahim is the Chairman of BON. She is the first woman to be appointed as Chairman of BON since August 11, 1988. She was elected during the 72nd Annual General meeting. She is the Director-General of the Kano-based ARTV,[2]

Vision[]

BON is aimed at becoming the voice of Broadcasting industry in Nigeria.[3]

BON is aimed at creating an enabling environment for radio,television and new media broadcasters to serve their audiences and to make a positive contribution to the development of our society[4]

To improve the development of the broadcast industry in Nigeria while adopting cutting edge technologies in order to match their counterparts around the globe.[5]

Activities and achievements[]

BON organises free training on capacity building for its members.

Purchase of a property to serve as BON’s Secretariat. in 2018, after 46 years of operating in rented apartments.

The creation of a Broadcasters Hall of Fame to honour veteran broadcasters industry

BON ensured that NBC’s plan to shut down media houses over non-payment of fees was cancelled BON was actively involved in the consideration of the digital switch-over during the Senate’s public hearing[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  2. ^ "Sa'a Ibrahim elected new BON chairman, becomes first female to lead since 1988". Daily Nigerian. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  3. ^ "John Momoh Successfully Completes His Tenure As BON Chairman". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. ^ chigozie. "Home". Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  5. ^ "John Momoh is the new BON chairman". Businessday NG. 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  6. ^ "John Momoh Successfully Completes His Tenure As BON Chairman". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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