Television's unique visual impact led to the establishment of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in August 24, 1992, allowing private participation in broadcasting.[9] EBS emerged from the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, initially established to meet the information and enlightenment needs of the mid-West Region.[10][11]
EBS evolved through various names, adopting Radio Bendel in 1978 as the Federal Military Government handed over its NBC stations. In 1980, television broadcasting was added to the organization.[12] The name Bendel Broadcasting Service was empowered by Edict No 11 in 1986.[2][13] Edo Broadcasting Service emerged from the division of ownership after Edo and Delta states were created in 1990.[14][15]
EBS operates on two main frequencies, radio broadcasts at 95.7 MHz on frequency modulation and television broadcasts on channel 45 in the ultra-high frequency band (UHF).[20][4]
The organisation is led by a Managing Director, who oversees various departments that manage the station's broadcasting and operational activities. These departments include Shared Services, which encompasses Administration, Training and Manpower Development, and Engineering. [21][22]
Legacy
EBS has been guided by a succession of General Managers, including notable individuals such as Bankole Balogun, P.O. Chiazor, Engineer N.O. Iluobe, Mr. Martins Ekpe, Tunde Ebozoje, and Friday Okoedion.[23]
The current Managing Director is Sulaiman Aledeh[24][25]
