Equator Broadcasting Corporation
| Type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Branding | EBC |
| Country | |
| Availability |  South Sudan |
| Founded | July 6, 2015 |
| Owner | Government of Central Equator State |
The Equator Broadcasting Corporation also known by its acronym EBC is the public-service broadcaster of Central Equatoria State. The organization is headquartered at Juba, the capital of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan and transmits on a frequency of 89.4FM and EBC TV. It was established on July 6, 2015, as a public corporation. Oliver Modi, the former President of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan is Managing Director of Equator Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). He was first appointed as Acting Managing Director in a Gubernatorial Decree No.01/2022 issued on January 4, 2022,[1] by Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony.[2]
History
Clement Wani Konga, former Governor of Central Equatoria State, announced the launch of the new Equator Broadcasting Corporation in Juba on July 6, 2015.[3] Jacob Aligo Lo Ladu would serve as the Managing Director, Basil Buga Nyama as Director TV Unit and Capacity Development, while Colins Lasu as Director for Radio Unit, with EBC being used as a public service broadcaster through its two media channels, Equator Radio 89.4 FM and EBC TV.[4]
References
- ^ "Governor Adil appoints Oliver Modi, EBC acting Managing Director". Eye Radio. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ "C. Equatoria governor appoints new boss at state broadcaster". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ "Central Equatoria government launches radio and TV station in Juba". 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Photos: Launch of Equator Broadcasting Corporation".
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