# Edo Broadcasting Service

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Government-owned broadcasting corporation

Edo Broadcasting Service Type Parastatal broadcasting organization Country Nigeria Availability Edo State Founded 1978 (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](/source/Broadcasting_Organisation_of_Nigeria) located in Aduwawa, [Edo State](/source/Edo_State), [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria).[1] It was established as the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (now known as the [National Broadcasting Commission](/source/National_Broadcasting_Commission)) in 1978, and over time, it evolved into the current Edo Broadcasting Service.[2][3]

## History

Broadcasting in Nigeria traces back to the [colonial era](/source/Colonial_Nigeria) when radio was introduced by the [British colonial government](/source/British_Empire) to control and mobilize their colonial subjects.[4] The Nigerian Broadcasting Service was founded in 1951, relaying programmes from the [British Broadcasting Commission](/source/British_Broadcasting_Company) (BBC).[5][6] Subsequently, the [Nigerian Broadcasting Commission](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Mid-Western_Region%2C_Nigeria).[10][11]

EBS evolved through various names, adopting *Radio Bendel* in 1978 as the [Federal Military Government](/source/Military_dictatorship_in_Nigeria) 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](/source/Edo_State) and [Delta](/source/Delta_State) states were created in 1991.[14][15]

Today, EBS operates as a [parastatal](/source/State-owned_enterprise) under the Ministry of Information of the [Edo State Government](/source/Edo_State).[16][17] It owns and operates [radio](/source/Radio_broadcasting) and [television stations](/source/Television_station) received across [Edo State](/source/Edo_State) and beyond. Booster sub-stations in [Ivue-Uromi](/source/Uromi) and Ihievbe enhance its transmission capabilities.[18][19]

## Broadcasting operations

EBS operates on two main frequencies, radio broadcasts at 95.7 MHz on [frequency modulation](/source/Frequency_modulation) and [television](/source/Television) broadcasts on channel 45 in the ultra-high frequency band (UHF).[20][4]

The organisation is led by a [Managing Director](/source/Managing_Director), who oversees various departments that manage the station's broadcasting and operational activities. These departments include Shared Services, which encompasses [Administration](/source/Management), Training and Manpower Development, and [Engineering](/source/Engineering).[21][22]

## 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.[23]

The current Managing Director is Sulaiman Aledeh[24][25]

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## External links

- [Official Website](https://www.ebs.com.ng/)

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