The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has officially granted a direct satellite broadcasting (DSB) television licence to Voice of the East Media Limited.
This contained a letter seen by Tribune Online and published on the official social media pages of Voice of the East.
The chairman of Eastside Ventures and founder of Voice of the East-Ndi Igbo, Gaius Chibueze, stated in a statement via his verified Facebook page that, with the licence, Voice of the East can operate a terrestrial television channel, a digital media broadcasting network, and other services.
He further stated that he founded Voice of the East eight years ago to promote Igbo excellence and defend the interests of Ndi Igbo.
He added that the NBC approval marked a new chapter in their mission to inform, educate, and influence people and society.
“From integrity to innovation, we are committed to delivering content that not only informs and educates but also inspires positive change. Our dedication to diversity and inclusivity drives us to represent and empower voices from all walks of life,” Chibueze said.
Media consultant and founder of Visage Media, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, commented on the development and noted that Voice of the East, from its humble beginning, has grown to be the number one social media platform for Ndi Igbo, where they go for everything Ndi Igbo.
He stated that Gaius Chibueze discovered a market and a niche when many people were not paying attention and built a brand around them.
“Voice of the East will begin operations in December and will be available on DSTV near you,” Iwuchukwu added.
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