Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria
BON
About
The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) is an association in charge of private and public broadcasters in Nigeria. It monitors the activities, coordination and management of television, radio and other media broadcasts in the country. It is located in Abuja, North-Central Nigeria. BON aims to be the voice of the broadcasting industry in Nigeria, to create an enabling environment for radio, television and new media broadcasters to serve their audiences, and to improve the development of the broadcast industry by adopting modern technologies. It organises training for members and runs awards such as the Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
History
BON was founded in 1973 with over 140 members, who collectively own 250 radio and television stations. Hajia Sa'a Ibrahim, the first woman appointed as Chairman of BON, was elected at the 72nd Annual General Meeting and held the post from August 11, 1988. Mr. John Ugbe, representing MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, is the 14th and current Chairman, sworn in October 2021, and Dr. Mansur Liman, Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, is the current vice-chairman. In 2018 BON bought a property to serve as its Secretariat, after 46 years of operating in a rented apartment. Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, the 5th and current Executive Secretary, was appointed in June 2021 and assumed duties on July 1, 2021.
Key Facts
Established
1973
Headquarters
Abuja
Chairman
Mr. John Ugbe
Members
over 140
Abbreviation
BON