Ex-DG of the National Broadcasting Commission, Emeka Mba, and Debbie Odutayo have been announced as judges for the maiden edition of The Nigerian Broadcasting Awards, TNBA.
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), organisers of TNBA, announced while calling for entries for 13 award categories each in radio and television. BON also announced Aro Leonard, Mallam Bello Sule, Susan Ngozi Agbo, Kayode Qosim Olowu, and Stella Erhunmwunsee as other members of the seven-member panel that will screen the entries to create a shortlist for each of the award categories.
While unveiling the judges’ panel, BON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, said the judges are putting their reputation and pedigree on the line to ensure that the award process is credible. He also noted that the TNBA is aimed at celebrating excellence in the broadcasting profession, adding that the award ceremony will be the biggest show in Africa.
“With all the training we provide and investment we make in broadcasting, we’ve found out that the best motivation is becoming the best at what you do. That’s a key driver for coming up with this credible awards ceremony that rewards the best from a professional perspective.
“We are also extending this to the audience who would decide the best in each category with their votes.
Entries for the awards are expected to begin on September 1 and end three weeks after. The awards ceremony is slated for November in Abuja.