Akiotu Inaugurates Six BON Committees to Drive Reforms, Innovation in Nigeria’s Broadcasting Industry.

Akiotu Inaugurates Six BON Committees to Drive Reforms, Innovation in Nigeria’s Broadcasting Industry
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The Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu, has inaugurated six Ad-Hoc Committees to spearhead reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s broadcasting industry through innovation, collaboration, capacity development and strategic policy engagement.

The inauguration, held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, brought together managing directors, general managers, veteran broadcasters and media professionals from across the country. The event marked a significant milestone in Akiotu’s efforts to fulfil his leadership agenda and prepare the industry for emerging opportunities and challenges.

Speaking at the ceremony, Akiotu said the committees were established to strengthen BON’s operations while creating a platform for collaboration between member organisations and experienced broadcast professionals.

“The Ad-Hoc Committees are essentially meant to strengthen the operations of BON, with the objective of ensuring that the umbrella body of broadcast media houses makes more direct and meaningful impact on the broadcast media industry across the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.

He noted that the initiative reflects BON’s commitment to building a more resilient, innovative and competitive broadcasting sector capable of responding to the rapidly evolving media landscape.

The BON Chairman also commended veteran broadcasters and industry professionals who accepted to serve on the committees, describing their experience and expertise as critical to the organisation’s transformation.

Among those present at the inauguration were veteran broadcaster and trainer Bimbo Oloyede; Tony Uyah of M4S TV; Kingsley Uranta of Channels Television; Chukwudi Okolie-Ugbojah; Ismael Sani of Platinum TV; Ibrahim Shehu of Trust TV; Christabel Ojay-Iyanya of Joy FM; Patrick Ugbe of Hit FM; former General Manager of Radio Nigeria, Funke Treasure; and BON Executive Secretary, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, alongside other stakeholders in the broadcasting industry.

The six committees inaugurated are:

Content Collaboration, Programming and Innovation
Training, Skills Modernisation and Talent Development
Industry Sustainability and Cost Optimisation
Digital Transition, Regulation and NBC Engagement
Policy Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement and National Development
Sports Rights, Investment and Commercial
According to Akiotu, each committee will be chaired by members of the BON General Assembly and will work closely with the BON Secretariat to deliver on its mandate.

He disclosed that the committees are expected to submit interim reports within three months, while implementation of approved recommendations is scheduled to commence within six months. The committees will serve an initial 12-month tenure, subject to extension where necessary.

Akiotu urged members to approach their assignments with dedication and a sense of national responsibility, reminding them of Nigeria’s pioneering role in African broadcasting.

“We should always remember that it was the Federal Republic of Nigeria that pioneered television broadcasting in Africa. This historic feat should inspire us to remain at the forefront by providing the leadership and innovation required in the industry,” he said.

He expressed confidence that the committees’ work would strengthen BON, promote sustainable growth and position Nigeria’s broadcasting industry to meet the demands of an increasingly digital and competitive media environment.

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