The broadcasting service of Ekiti state ( B.S.E.S) is an Agency
under the Ekiti state ministry of information, began just like the ‘Biblical mustard
seed' following the creation of Ekiti State along with five (5) other states on Tuesday October
1, 1996.
Voice of Ekiti (The A.M
Radio),took off as an Ondo state Radio corporation inherited booster state at Ifaki-Ekiti.The
A.M Station (Voice of Ekiti), first hit the Airwaves on Feb.14,1997.
Many thanks to Lt.col.
Mohammed Inua Bawa (Rtd), first Military Administrator in Ekiti State for his
initiative, he named the station "voice Of Ekiti" It was the same
administration that conceived and began the TV project which was commissioned
alongside the frequency modulated (91.5) FM Radio Station which is the brain- child
of Omowale 1 of Ekiti state, Navy captain Musibau Atanda Yussuff on Saturday
22nd May, 1999. The Television Station known as (EKTV) Ch 41UHF was cited in Ado-Ekiti alongside the FM
station, THE GOLDEN VOICE OF EKITI 91.5 now EKITI F.M.91.5.
THE
NEW B.S.E.S.
Many thanks to our Excellency Dr Kayode Fayemi, for his
assent on a bill passed into law by Ekiti State house of assembly under the
leadership of Rt Hon. Adewale Omirin, which eventually gave birth to the New
B.S.E.S. on 3rd Feb, 2012 .This law makes provision for the
establishment of B.S.E.S., Its membership power and functions as provided for
by the 2012 Ekiti State law of Nigeria.
Under this new B.S.E.S the first Director General to be
appointed is Barrister Sina Awelewa UNIlag product, Legal practitioner cum
Broadcaster per Excellency, who has worked in different walks of life without
stained record, popularly called Eleyinju Aanu by many.
The coming in of
Awelewa as DG is likened to a round peg
put in a round hole. To all members of staff in B.S.E.S., His coming to
B.S.E.S. is a blessing to them. Just like the name Sina means an open door to
good things of life. He came in as a DG on 26th march 2013 and
within a short period of time, B.S.E.S. has witnessed tremendous and positive
turn- around. He was able to move the organization forward through staff
welfare motivation mechanism and completion of abandoned projects including
clearing of outstanding debts on BON’s Subscription fee and rating fee.
ACHIEVEMENTS
During inspection, he observed that the early morning
extension crew works in a very chilled atmosphere condition in the studio. He
immediately ordered that Bread and a cup of tea be provided for the morning
shift transmission crew to get them warm.
There were two grounded Shift Vehicles. These we refurbished
and put on the road for use. The Station Library had experienced
leaking-roofing sheet, all attempt to get the contractors back to site for
repairs proved abortive. He also ordered the immediate renovation of the
affected areas.
Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria’s Subscription fee of
two years owed by the station was cleared. Likewise the rating fee was also
paid alongside the tracking machine to monitor all adverts paid for by
advertising agents was installed. 3units of Air-conditioners were also
installed at the TV transmitter hall. This ended the incessant off air
experienced in the past on EKTV.
The Okeyinmi branch office was also renovated and has been
put into use. On several occasions B.S.E.S. stories had been published in
national dailies, the magic is as a result of the corporate affairs unit put
into place by Awelewa’s Administration
Nobody shyes away from knowledge updates, Awelewa knows the
importance of staff training and as a matter of fact, some staff have been sent
on different training and seminars just
to upgrade B.S.E.S. status.
Barrister Shina Awelewa, an Ilawe Ekiti native and Eleyinju
Aanu as is been referred to by B.S.E.S. staff is working day and nights to
making sure that B.S.E.S. is ranked among the best in Nigeria
This is just the beginning of a new phase in B.S.E.S. In God
we trust.
