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'''The Broadcasting Organisation of [[Nigeria]]''' is an association that is in charge of private and public broadcasters in [[Nigeria]]. It is in charge of monitoring the activities,coordination and management of [[Television|televisions]], radio and all media broadcasts in [[Nigeria]].. It is located in [[Abuja]], North-Central of [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria|url=https://hotels.ng/places/government-building/4525-broadcasting-organisation-of-nigeria|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Hotels.ng Places}}</ref>▼
{{Short description|Professional association in Nigeria}}
▲The '''
== History ==
BON was founded in 1973<ref>{{cite news |last1=Braimoh |first1=Tobi |title=Channels TV Boss John Momoh Is The New BON Chairman |url=https://www.36ng.ng/2016/07/27/channels-tv-boss-john-momoh-new-bon-chairman/ |access-date=15 June 2024 |publisher=36NG |date=27 July 2016}}</ref> with over 140 members and they collectively own 250
He took over from [[Sa'a Ibrahim|Hajia Sa'a Ibrahim]], the first woman to be appointed as Chairman of BON since August 11, 1988. She was elected during the 72nd [[Annual general meeting
== Vision ==
BON is aimed at becoming the voice of Broadcasting industry in [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Momoh Successfully Completes His Tenure As BON Chairman |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2019/01/23/john-momoh-successfully-completes-his-tenure-as-bon-chairman/ |access-date=2021-06-24 |website=Channels Television}}</ref>
BON is aimed at creating an enabling environment for radio, television and new media broadcasters to serve their audiences and to make a positive contribution to the development of our society<ref>{{Cite web |last=chigozie |title=Home |url=https://bon.ng/ |access-date=2021-06-24 |website=Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>
To improve the development of the broadcast industry in Nigeria while adopting cutting edge technologies
== October
At the swearing-in ceremony in October 2021 at Abuja, the current Chairman of BON, Mr. John Ugbe, promised that his tenure would focus on training, aggressive membership drive, professionalism and related issues that will add value to the organization.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BMA |first=Yonela |date=
In line with his promise to improve professionalism among members through training, MultiChoice Nigeria hosted a 5-day intensive training on ‘Production for Television’ for BON members, facilitated by the MultiChoice Talent Factory in conjunction with [[Africa Magic]]. The training covered fundamental areas in TV production such as Multi-camera Directing, Studio Lighting, OB Van & External Broadcast, and a tour of the Studio for a well-rounded experience. The training had seasoned veterans in different areas of TV Production as facilitators: Mr. Jimi Odumosu and Mr. Bobby Heaney among others. The 5-day training is the first of a set that would also cover Radio Production and Transmission Engineering.
Aside from the training, the current leadership has promised to return the credible Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria’s award of excellence, leveraging on MultiChoice’s experience in organizing prestigious award ceremonies such as the [[Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic
== Activities and achievements ==
BON organises free training on capacity building for its members and it purchased a property to serve as
BON introduced the [[Broadcasting|Broadcasters]] Hall of Fame to honour veteran broadcasters in the broadcasting industry
BON ensured that
== List of BON Chairmen from
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|Name of
|Organization
|Tenure
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|Mr. John Ugbe
|MultiChoice Nigeria
|Oct
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|Hajia [[Sa'a Ibrahim|Sa’a Ibrahim]]
|DG, ARTV, Kano
|Oct 2019 – Oct 2021
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|Dr. John Momoh, OON
|Channels TV
|2016–2018
|-
|Alhaji Yakubu Ibn Mohammed
|NTA
|May 24 –
|-
|Mr. Philip Ofoegbu
|NTA
|Feb
|-
|Sola Omole
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|Mallam Abubakar B. Jijiwa
|VON
|2004–2014
|-
|Aremo Taiwo Allimi
|VON
|2000–2004
|-
|Mallam Yaya Abubakar, mni
|VON
|1998–2000
|-
|Alhaji Abdurrahman Micika
|FRCN
|1996–1998
|-
|Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim
|NTA
|1994–1996
|-
|Mallam Yaya Abubakar, mni
|VON
|1992–1994
|-
|Chief Bankole Balogun
|FRCN
|1990–1992
|-
|Engr. Shyngle Wigwe
|NTA
|1988–1990
|}
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|Tenure
|-
|Yemisi Bamgbose,
|
|June
|-
|Prince Olusegun Olaleye
|OGTV
|2012–2018
|-
|Mr. Osita Nweke
|ABS, Awka
|1996–2012
|-
|Mr. Obadiah Tohomdet
|PRTV
|1991–1996
|-
|Mr. Victor Folivi
|NTA
|1988–1990
|}
Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose is the
Dr. Bamgbose also served as the President of the Radio,
==References==
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