BCOS salary delays have sparked calls for an investigation into alleged asset disposals and urgent reforms at Oyo State’s public broadcaster
The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State has come under renewed public scrutiny following complaints by stakeholders over delayed salary payments and allegations of improper disposal of public assets, prompting calls for an independent investigation and urgent intervention by the Oyo State Government.
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The concerns, raised by media stakeholders and workers familiar with the corporation’s operations, centre on what they describe as worsening welfare conditions for employees and questions surrounding the management of assets belonging to the state-owned broadcaster.
According to stakeholders, some members of staff were only receiving their May salaries in July, a development they say has placed financial strain on employees and affected morale within the organisation.
One stakeholder described the situation as a serious challenge to the welfare of workers.
“A public institution cannot operate under a cloud of opacity and survive. What we are seeing is not just silence, it is dangerous complicity,” the stakeholder said.
In addition to the salary concerns, stakeholders have alleged that some equipment and infrastructure belonging to BCOS, including generators and broadcast facilities, may have been disposed of without adequate transparency.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and no official findings have been released to substantiate the claims.
The spotlight has also turned to the corporation’s leadership, with some stakeholders urging the management and board to provide greater clarity on recent administrative decisions and the current financial position of the broadcaster.
They are also calling on the administration of Seyi Makinde to intervene, citing the strategic role BCOS has played in public broadcasting and cultural preservation over several decades.
Among the demands being advanced are an independent forensic audit of any asset disposals, measures to ensure prompt payment of salaries, greater transparency in governance and a recovery plan aimed at restoring the corporation’s operational capacity.
Established as Oyo State’s public broadcaster, BCOS has historically served as a major platform for news, education, entertainment and the promotion of Yoruba language and culture across south-west Nigeria.
As of the time of filing this report, BCOS management and the Oyo State Government had not publicly responded to the specific allegations regarding asset disposals or the reported salary delays.
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The story will be updated if official responses become available.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
