The Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) will reopen
transmission on Jan. 1 2019, five months after its indefinite
closure by National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Kayode
Fayemi, broke the cheering news on Monday in a statement issued by
his Spokesman, Mr Yinka Oyebode.
This followed NBC directive of its reopening after Gov. Fayemi’s
intervention.
NAN recalls that NBC shut BSES radio and television on July 15
over various infractions, including unauthorised airing of
completely different version of results of July 14, 2018
governorship election in the state.
The re-opening was also sequel to the submission of report of
the panel set up by the state government to look into the remote
and immediate causes of the closure.
”Following the governor’s engagement with NBC leadership, the
regulatory body agreed to an instalmental payment of the fines
slammed on the station.
”Consequently, the governor approved the Jan. 1, 2019
commencement date, and directed that all arrangements for the
re-opening be concluded within the next one week.
”While appreciating NBC management under the leadership of
Isha’q Modibbo Kawu for its understanding, Gov. Fayemi said
government would put necessary structures in place to ensure that
BSES is henceforth run professionally,” the statement said.
NAN learnt that Mr Idowu Oguntuase, a senior BSES official, had
been appointed Acting General Manager of the corporation, pending
the outcome of the White Paper on the Visitation Panel report.
(NAN)
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