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The National Broadcast Academy (NBA), the training school of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), has designated a new edifice in honour of its first indigenous director general and veteran newscaster, Dr. Christopher Kolade, for his numerous impact to humanity.
At the project inauguration and alumni reunion ceremony at the school premises in Ikeja, Director of NBA, Ike Okere, described Dr. Kolade, who is over 90, as a fellow whose numerous legacies would remain indelible in the hearts of many.
“Many Nigerians may be in doubt as to who Dr. Kolade is.
He was one time indigenous managing director of Cadbury and was Nigeria’s ambassador in the United kingdom, served Nigeria in different capacities at different United Nations assignments, thus, he deserves the honour,” he said.
The over 60 years school has been responsible for the training of many media professionals, like Bisi Olatilo, CEO Bisi Olatilo Show, Bimbo Oloyede, veteran newscaster on Channels TV; Mrs. Delightsome Alfred, one time general manager, Bond FM, Lagos, among others, many of who were at the event.
The NBA director said the hall would improve teaching and learning and serve other numerous purposes.
More so, the new digital studios, named after the famous broadcaster and sports commentator, Ernest Okonkwo, would serve prospective students optimally while the Alumni Liaison Office would also serve its purpose.
“These projects are part of our infrastructure renewal drive, and we are still on course to do more if we have the wherewithal,” Okere said.
