Winners have emerged in the maiden edition of The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) held on May 17, with distinguished broadcast professionals, stations, and industry icons receiving awards in different categories.
Organised by Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) is aimed at recognising and rewarding excellence in the broadcast media industry.
In his opening address at the ceremony, BON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, said the awards attest to BON’s commitment to continuous improvement of standards in the broadcast profession.
“As an organisation, BON’s vision is to foster a future-proof environment for radio, TV and new media broadcasters to serve their audiences and contribute to the development of our society. We consider it equally important to reward excellence and project the Nigerian broadcasting industry as one committed to continual improvement of standards. Through these awards, we commit to shining the spotlight on exceptional talent, and seeing to it that those deserving are duly recognised and celebrated.
I must say that the pool from which tonight’s winners will emerge is impressive. This is an attestation to the fine crop of professionals we have in the industry. I would like to extend hearty congratulations to all the nominees tonight. Being nominated is a testament to your professionalism and contributions to the broadcasting profession in Nigeria and, in my book, you are all winners.”
Winners Of Inaugural The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA)
Television category
- Television Station of the Year: Arise TV
- Best Television Station – News in English Language: Arise TV
- Reporter Of The Year-Television: Ovieteme George of Arise TV
- Presenter of the Year – Television category: Victory Wilson of Silverbird Television
- Best Television Show Indigenous Language: ‘Jankara Market’ (Silverbird Television)
- Newscaster of the Year – Television: Ruth Aguele of NTA
- Best Television Production in Documentary/Feature – English Language: NDNTV (for the feature documentary titled “Ogiame Atuwatse III The Making Of A King”)
- Best Television Production in Documentary/Feature – Indigenous Language: Lagos Television’s “Pataki Kaadi Idibo”
- Best Television Show English Language: “Law And Order” by Trust Television
- Best Television Station – News Indigenous Language: Benue TV
- Best Television Station – Original Production in Business/Drama/Sports English Language Diaspora Network: Channels TV
Radio category
- Best Radio Production in Documentary/Feature English Language: Nigeria Info’s “Boat Mishap Report”
- Best Radio Show English Language: Hit 95.9 FM Calabar
- Best Radio Station – News in English Language: “Tell Your Story With Quinesta”; Nigeria Info FM Port Harcourt
- Best Radio Station – Original Production in Business/ Drama/Sports English Language: Eko 89.7 FM (with its programme titled “Appeals Half Hour”)
- Newscaster of the Year – Radio: Ahmad Kabo Idris of Freedom Radio 99.5 FM Kano
- Presenter of the Year – Radio: George Iniabasi of Comfort FM
- Radio Station of the Year: Nigeria Info Lagos
- Reporter of the Year – Radio award: Adeniyi Bakare of FRCN
Life Achievement Awards
- Dr. Christopher Kolade, former Managing Director, National Broadcasting Corporation
- Mr. Vincent Maduka, former Director-General, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
- Mallam Mohammed Ibrahim, former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)
- NTA
High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder DAAR Communications and Mr. Michael Ajegbo, founder, Minaj Broadcasting, Obosi were also celebrated for their contributions to the growth of broadcasting in Nigeria, while posthumous awards were given to Ambassador Segun Olusola, Mr. Mike Enahoro, Alhaji Dahiru Modibbo and Mr. Kunle Olasope, for their meritorious contributions to the broadcast industry.
TNBA sponsors, MultiChoice Nigeria, Indomie, Pepsi, Zagg Energy Drink and ECALPEMOS received Special Recognition awards for their outstanding contributions to broadcasting in Nigeria.
