Broadcasting in Lagos, Nigeria, won’t be complete without mentioning Ayo Makinde.
Ayodeji Makinde is a multi-talented broadcast professional and CEO of Goldapples Media.
His career in media and communication commenced in 1991.
Since then, he has contributed significantly to various media outlets across Nigeria as a facilitator, mentor, and consultant.
He currently co-hosts “Sunrise Daily” on Channels Television.
Also, he is known for his distinctive interviewing style, finely honed through decades of diverse conversations.
In a landmark development for the broadcast practice, Ayo Makinde, a broadcaster with more than 30 years of experience, has been elected as the pioneer chairman of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, Lagos Chapter.
Makinde was returned unopposed, reflecting strong support from the broadcast community.
Joining Ayo in leadership are Sola Kosoko, the General Manager of Lagos Television (LTV), who has been elected Vice Chairman, and Funmi Omoboriowo, Manager of Presentation at Radio Lagos/Eko FM, who will serve as Financial Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, Aminat Elegushi, a broadcaster with LTV, has been appointed as the interim general secretary.
In his acceptance speech, Makinde highlighted the critical importance of maintaining high broadcast standards.
Also, he emphasized the need to elevate Nigerian broadcast practices to globally acceptable levels and to enhance the capacity of practitioners to perform effectively in all communities.
“Lagos has arguably the largest population of broadcasters in Nigeria, working within the highest number of radio and television stations in the country.
Ayo Makinde Calls For Collaboration
“This population of practitioners also feeds broadcast organizations in other parts of the country; thus, the responsibility of setting the bar rests on Lagos.”
Makinde called on all stakeholders in the broadcasting industry—including producers, presenters, journalists, engineers, managers, editors, and sponsors—to collaborate with the society’s leadership in Lagos.
According to him, his vision is to establish Lagos as the most reputable voice in broadcast practice, not just in Nigeria but across Africa and the world.
This new leadership team is expected to drive significant improvements in broadcast standards and practices, fostering a more professional and globally competitive broadcasting environment in Lagos and beyond.
Inaugurated on November 17, 2021, the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) is to, among other things, coordinate, set standards, admit, and issue certificates of practice to all professional broadcasters in the country.
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In addition, SNB is open to established and aspiring broadcasters in four categories, including full membership, associate membership, student membership, and the fellowship of SBN, with set requirements for admission.
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