Adeniyi Bakare Emerges as Radio Reporter of the Year

FRCN bags Special Recognition award

The maiden Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, BON, Media Merit Awards has been held in Lagos, amidst glamour, colour and attractions, as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, once again made an impressive outing with several awards and nominations.

While the Corporation bagged the Special Recognition Award for its outstanding contributions to developing the Broadcast industry in the country, one of its correspondents on the Network service, Adeniyi Bakare, emerged as Reporter of the Year under the Radio Category, among others.

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As they say, it is better late than never; the BON awards ceremony finally became a reality and presented a unique opportunity to showcase the enormous talents in the nation’s broadcast industry.

For the FRCN, where it all started, the occasion was another harvest opportunity as the Corporation went home with several awards, honours and recognitions.

Impressed with the outcome, the Director-General of FRCN, Dr Mansur Liman, congratulated all who made the Corporation proud, just as he challenged other staff members to do their utmost best to maintain the high standards Radio Nigeria is known for.

He said, “This award ceremony is significant and encouraging. It is one of the promises made by the current leadership of the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria. It will motivate people who are working. They look forward to this every year so that they can be recognized.

“I am very much delighted that the industry has recognized the contribution of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria to Radio development in Nigeria. This is natural because if you look at most of the radio stations in this country, there is hardly any radio station without someone trained in Radio Nigeria’s standards, either directly or indirectly. So this is an award that I think we deserve”.

On his part, the Secretary Legal, FRCN, Dr Andah David Angbazo, who also congratulated the award recipients, noted that the awards, recognitions and nominations did not come as a surprise, as Radio Nigeria remained the flagship of broadcasting in Nigeria.

“Radio Nigeria has a standard, and based on the standard that we have- unbiased news, confirmation of stories, many Nigerians wait for the 7am news, and because of that, they have recognized Radio Nigeria as an authentic source of News”.

The Director National Broadcast Academy, NBA, Mr Ike Okere, commended BON for finally instituting the award, urging younger broadcasters to continuously train themselves for excellence in the industry.

Adeniyi Bakare Emerges as Radio Reporter of the Year

“I won’t be surprised because Radio Nigeria is still a leader in this field.

“Radio Nigeria is still one of the few organizations that train and retain their staff. It is still among the few organizations with a vast platform for trading.

“The Corporation occupies a significant percentage of the broadcast market in Nigeria. In many states, we own at least one station and in some states, multiple stations. And in total, about 40 stations. So we have a huge platform professionals can really show their professionalism.”

Also reacting, the Director FRCN, Lagos Operations, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi, expressed joy that the Corporation gave a good account of itself with several awards and nominations.

Mrs Owoyemi pledged the commitment of her management to staff training to preserve the tradition of broadcast excellence in the country.

“It is a good one for BON . It is a good starting point”.

“The event is well organized. I must tell FRCN staff members to be at their best”.

FRCN award recipient Adeniyi Bakare, who emerged as Reporter of the Year, Radio category, said he was overjoyed to be recognized and thanked her employer for granting him the platform to excel.

“It will spur me to do more, and I think it is a reward for hard work. It is a great feat for Radio Nigeria”.

The BON Chairman, Mr John Ugbe, described the occasion as an opportunity to showcase the great talents in the nation’s broadcast industry.

The colourful event was attended by dignitaries, including the representative of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and some other Directors of the FRCN.

The event’s high point was the recognition of a former Director General of FRCN, Modibo Dahiru, who was honoured with a posthumous award for his outstanding role in the promotion of the broadcast industry in the country.

Adeniyi Bakare Emerges as Radio Reporter of the Year

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