Mr. Ladi Akeredolu-Ale, former controller of current affairs at Channels Television in Lagos State, has been appointed by the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, as the Managing Director of Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS).
This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
With over 30 years of experience in journalism, Mr. Akeredolu-Ale is expected to utilize his extensive expertise in the state broadcasting service.
The appointment aims to initiate a media revolution, promote significant reforms in media innovation and creativity, and transform the state-owned media service into a highly profitable organization within the state.
“He is a multiple award winner being the Nigeria Media Merit Award winner of Television Presenter and Reporter of the Year in 2001, Diamond Award for Media Excellence as Reporter of the Year in 2004, as well as Nigeria Media Merit Award Programme Presenter of the Year 2019,” Onyia said.
“A veteran of almost 30 years standing in television broadcasting, he was also Director General and Chief Executive of Ondo State Radio and Television Corporation between March, 2009 and February, 2017.
“He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology from the Universities of Ilorin and Lagos in 1992 and 1998 respectively and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School Chief Executive’s Programme of 2011.”
