The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards, TNBA has honoured some prominent leaders in broadcasting during its maiden edition. The award ceremony, which was organised by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), had three categories of broadcast leaders who were celebrated at the award ceremony.
Life achievement awards in broadcasting was presented to Christopher Kolade, former Managing Director of National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC); Vincent Maduka, former Director-General of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA); Mohammed Ibrahim, former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and NTA. Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of DAAR Communications, and Michael Ajeigbo, founder of Minaj Broadcasting, were also celebrated for their contributions to the growth of broadcasting in Nigeria.
Posthumous honours were given to Chief Segun Olusola, Mike Enahoro, Dahiru Modibbo and Kunle Olasope for their meritorious contributions to broadcasting in the country.
