Nigerian Gov Gives Appointment to Influential Journalist, Details Emerge

• Newly sworn-in governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Arise TV presenter Suleiman Aledeh as the MD of Edo broadcasting service
• Fred Itua, the chief press secretary to the governor, announced the appointment on Saturday, November 23, adding that it was with immediate effect
• Suleiman Aledeh is a seasoned international journalist, editor-at-large, strategic media, and communication consultant with over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Suleiman Aledeh as the substantive Managing Director of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service. The appointment takes immediate effect, as announced by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, November 23. Aledeh's appointment is expected to bring significant improvements to the service.

Suleiman Aledeh is a seasoned international journalist with over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism across radio and television. He has worked with prestigious international news channels, including Al Jazeera, SABC, and GB News UK. Currently, he anchors various news programmes at Arise News and shares his insights on Classic FM. Aledeh's wealth of experience and expertise in journalism and communication make him well-equipped to lead the Edo Broadcasting Service.

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Who is Suleiman Aladeh?

The Punch reported that Aledeh's impressive career in journalism began while he was still a student at the University of Benin, where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 1999. He worked at Edo Broadcasting Service and later served at Ebonyi Radio during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Aledeh's experience also includes working at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, where he created and presented influential shows.

As a renowned journalist, Aledeh has 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. Aledeh 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.

Aledeh's appointment as the substantive Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service is a significant development for the state's broadcasting industry. With his expertise and experience, Aledeh is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of broadcasting in Edo State. His leadership is anticipated to bring about significant improvements to the service, and stakeholders in the industry have widely welcomed his appointment.

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Fayose blast AriseTV

Legit.ng earlier reported that the former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, revealed that he and other PDP chieftains in his state worked for Bola Tinubu, the APC candidate, during the February 25 presidential election.

Fayose disclosed that Atiku Abubakar was the architect of his loss during the poll by sacrificing the G5 governors for the party's chairmanship position.

The former governor also criticized the performance of Arise TV and its presenter, Rufai Oseni, regarding the medium's criticism of the opposition.

Source: Legit.ng