Edo Broadcasting Service has announced its recognition by the National Broadcasting Commission to join the Free TV platform in line with the federal government’s July Digital Switch-Over directive.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement on May 15, Managing Director of EBS, Sulaiman Aledeh, described the development as a new era for the broadcast station.
“We are excited to announce that, in line with the Federal Government’s July Digital Switch-Over (DSO) directive, Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) has been officially recognised by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to join the esteemed Free TV platform,” the statement reads.
The MD noted that the milestone was achieved through “shared vision and unwavering commitment,” while thanking NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, and his team for their guidance and for recognising EBS’s potential to enhance the national digital landscape.”
Aledeh also praised Monday Okpebholo for supporting the station’s digital transformation. “Your Excellency, your vision of a modernised, world-class EBS is now taking shape. Thank you for providing the resources and inspiration to surpass our limits,” he said.
The EBS managing director commended the station’s engineering team for ensuring a successful test transmission ahead of the rollout.
“To our EBS Engineering Team: you are the unseen heroes of this transition. Your dedicated efforts behind the scenes ensured a smooth test transmission. Thanks to you, we are ready to go live,” he added.
According to Aledeh, EBS signals will soon be transmitted through NigComSat and the Free TV App to audiences across Nigeria and beyond.
“Soon, our signal will broadcast via Nigcomsat to every part of Nigeria and beyond through the Free TV App. The heart of Edo is now connected to the world,” he stated.
