More than 3 decades after creation, Kogi State is set to own its own television station. The state government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Pora Films for the establishment of the station.
Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Mrs. Folashade Ayoade, who signed the MoU on behalf of the State Government, expressed delight over the development, saying the partnership will transform the media industry in the state.
“The Television will enable the State to tell its stories to the world, and promote investment”.
She expressed confidence in the capacity of the Partner to build a world-class television, stressing that the State Government is committed to ensuring that the project is executed in line with international best practices.
The SGS congratulated the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo for making the move possible during his time, describing it as a milestone achievement in the development of Kogi State.
Earlier, Fanwo thanked governor Usman Ododo for bringing the dream to reality, noting that the choice of the firm was based on its capacity and wealth of experience.
He assured that measures have been put in place to make the TV one of the best in the country.
Co-Founder of Pora Films, Mr. Olajide Ojoniyi said the company has been achieving feats for DSTV and other giants in the broadcast industry, promising to replicate the same in the state.
The MoU is a Public Private Partnership, PPP, which is expected to last for five years and renewable for two years, after which it will be handed over to the State Government.
The MoU was witnessed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Ebenezer Adorodija, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet and Special Duties in the office of the SSC, Abdulazeez Momoh, the Director General Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Princess Nana Hauwa Yussuf and Managing Director of The Graphics Newspaper, Yusuf Itopa witnessed the ceremony.
