Ace Journalist Sulaiman Aledeh Appointed Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service

Ace journalist, Sulaiman Aledeh, has been appointed the Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service.

CityNews Nigeria reports that the governor of Edo State, southern Nigeria, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed ace journalist, Sulaiman Aledeh, as the substantive Managing Director of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS).

The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The statement said the appointment is with immediate effect.

Aledeh is an international journalist and strategic media and communication consultant with over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism on both radio and television.

The new Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service is a graduate of Philosophy from the University of Benin (1999), and began his media career while still a student, working at Edo Broadcasting Service.

Aledeh has made significant contributions to prestigious international news channels including Al Jazeera, SABC, and GB News UK. Currently, he anchors various news programs at Arise News and shares his insights on Classic FM.

According to the statement, “He later served at Ebonyi Radio during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, becoming the first corps member permitted to read the station’s major news bulletin.

“He further established his voice at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, where he created and presented influential shows.

“His journey into national television began with one of Africa’s foremost media companies, where he anchored flagship news programs on TVC and Channels Television.

“His tenure at Channels TV further solidified his expertise in producing compelling television content, delivering some of the network’s most memorable promos, and covering significant events, including the 2011 and 2015 general elections.

“As the Assistant General Manager and Head of Media and Communications at Eko DISCO, Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution company, Aledeh demonstrated strong leadership in strategic communication.

“He is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management and an Associate of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.

“Sulaiman holds a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies from the University of Lagos and has served as a Special Correspondent and News Anchor at Arise News in London and Lagos,” the statement added.