UNILAG Alumni 55th Anniversary to honour Channels TV Chairman, John Momoh, for his media excellence and lifelong contribution to national development
The UNILAG Alumni 55th Anniversary Commemoration Awards and Dinner Night is shaping up to be a grand celebration, as the Association prepares to honour distinguished members for their outstanding contributions to society.
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Ahead of the landmark event scheduled for Friday, October 17, the Association’s President Worldwide, Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, FNSE, FAEng, led a delegation to the office of Dr. John Momoh, OON, NPOM, immediate Past President of the Association and Chairman of Channels Media Group, owners of Channels Television.
The delegation included Chief Bala Yesufu, 1st National Vice President; Otunba Seun Badejo, Acting Executive Secretary; and Mr. Jeremiah Olatinwo, Digital Media Officer.
Dr. Momoh, who is among the nominees for the Alumni Lifetime Award (Private Sector), received the team alongside senior staff of Channels Television, including Mr. Kingsley Uranta, General Manager; Mr. Patrick Obuseh, GM Operations; Ms. Amarachi Ubani, Head of Diplomatic Desk and Foreign Affairs Correspondent; and Ms. Bukola Samuel-Wemimo, News Anchor.
Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Momoh reflected on the remarkable achievements of Channels TV, which now operates three stations digital, terrestrial, and Channels 24 and boasts a record 1.6 billion YouTube views, the highest for any television house in Nigeria.
He also revealed the station’s expansion across Nigeria, London, and plans to establish operations in Atlanta soon.
In his remarks, Engr. Oyedele commended Dr. Momoh for his trailblazing leadership and the global recognition Channels TV continues to receive.
He noted that Momoh’s nomination stemmed from his “exceptional achievements and enduring impact in the media industry, both within Africa and beyond.”
Oyedele highlighted that the Platinum Award the first of its kind—would celebrate individuals of remarkable standing, adding that the Association was immensely proud to honour one of its own.
Following their discussions, Engr. Oyedele was hosted for an interview in the studio before Dr. Momoh led the delegation on a tour of the state-of-the-art studios, featuring robot-controlled cameras and advanced broadcast technology.
For more than two decades, the UNILAG Alumni Association has enjoyed unwavering media partnership from Channels Media Group.
As part of the ongoing celebration, TV commercials for the 55th Anniversary event have been airing across Channels Network since Friday.
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Dr. Momoh reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting the Association’s initiatives in promoting excellence and national development.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
