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The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has inaugurated six ad-hoc committees to spearhead reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s broadcasting industry through innovation, collaboration, capacity building and strategic policy initiatives.
The inauguration, held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, brought together managing directors, general managers, veteran broadcasters and media professionals from across the country. The development was announced in a statement signed by the BON Media Team and made available to Daily Sun on Wednesday.
Speaking at the inauguration, BON Chairman, Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu, described the committees as a key step towards fulfilling his administration’s agenda of strengthening the organisation and addressing emerging challenges in the broadcasting industry.
He said the committees would also provide a platform for collaboration between BON members and experienced broadcasting professionals to generate practical solutions for the sector.
“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,” Akiotu said.
The event was attended by several prominent industry figures, including 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, among other stakeholders.
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; and Sports Rights, Investment and Commercial.
According to Akiotu, the committees will be chaired by members of the BON General Assembly and work closely with the BON Secretariat in carrying out their assignments. Each committee is expected to submit an interim report within three months, while implementation of approved recommendations is targeted within six months. The committees will serve an initial 12-month tenure, subject to extension where necessary.
He added that all committee activities, correspondence and financial transactions would be coordinated through the BON Secretariat to ensure transparency, accountability and alignment with the organisation’s objectives.
Urging members to approach their responsibilities with commitment, Akiotu reminded 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’ recommendations would strengthen BON, promote sustainable growth and contribute to the continued development of Nigeria’s broadcasting industry.
