Jubilations as "Skills 87.7 FM" commences full broadcasting services in Okigwe

Titus Maduako Eleweke

It was a moment of joy and celebrations in Okigwe, Imo state as the founder and proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe opened first radio station "Skills 87.7 FM" in the town.

The broadcast station is expected to serve the five states in south east geopolitical zone and it has fully commenced operations.

Inaugurating the "Skills 87.7 FM", Okigwe, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC urged the Management of station to always conform to the laid down rules and regulations as outlined by the commission.

The commission also appreciated the efforts of Prof Gregory Ibe for adding value to lives of the people through quality broadcasting that will educate and entertain the residents.

The Zonal Director, NBC, Enugu, Mrs. Ijeoma Obodo who gave the charge on Wednesday during the commissioning of Skills FM, 87.7, FM Okigwe , noted that the charge became necessary especially now the station has commenced full broadcasting services.

According to her, the Radio Station should impact positively on its community of operation for proper development and education.
She also urged them not to be hostile to other Radio Stations that would be coming up in the area in the nearest future and called on communities around to patronize the new station.

In an address by the Founder and Proprietor, Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, represented by The DVC Academics, Prof. Uwaoma Uche, he said the Radio Station was not just a collection of transmitters and equipment, but a platform for connection, collaboration and empowerment.

According to him, the station has come to improve the lives of the people by announcing them to limelight and the world.

He stated that information is key as it has the potentials to shape communities, maintaining that Skills 87.7 FM will serve as a vehicle to bridge and ensure interconnectedness in its community of operation as well as ensure that the rich cultural heritage inherent in Okigwe was announced to the world.

Earlier in his welcome address, The Vice Chancellor, Gregory University, Prof. Augustine Uwakwe, represented by The DVC administration, Prof. Evaristus Anyaehie, said the birth of Skills FM 87.7, is in tandem with the corporate mission of Gregory University Uturu embedded in the motor " Knowledge for Tomorrow".

He hinted that the brain behind the choice of Okigwe as the location of the Radio Station was to complement the philanthropic gestures of the Founder, Prof. Gregory Ibe.

According to him, this is one of Prof Ibe own way of substantially contributing to the development of the third largest city in Imo State.
He expressed optimism that Skills 87.7 FM, would indeed add value to humanity.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Imo State Chapter, Ifeanyi Nwanguma, charged the management of the station to engage seasoned Journalists to guard against quackery in the profession, pledging that Imo NUJ would partner the new Radio Station in its future engagements.

On his part, The Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, in Abia State, Chief Sunday Onukwubiri, appreciated Prof. Gregory Ibe, for attracting development to Okigwe Community and beyond.
He described him as a worthy son of Igboland who has embarked on community development over the years, calling for patronage from the entire Okigwe and beyond.

Recall that as the first indigenous Radio Station in the area, Skills 87.7 FM, had started test transmission in the past couple of months announcing its presence in Okigwe and other communities and some neighbouring States.

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Jubilations as "Skills 87.7 FM" commences full broadcasting services in Okigwe

Titus Maduako Eleweke

It was a moment of joy and celebrations in Okigwe, Imo state as the founder and proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe opened first radio station "Skills 87.7 FM" in the town.

The broadcast station is expected to serve the five states in south east geopolitical zone and it has fully commenced operations.

Inaugurating the "Skills 87.7 FM", Okigwe, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC urged the Management of station to always conform to the laid down rules and regulations as outlined by the commission.

The commission also appreciated the efforts of Prof Gregory Ibe for adding value to lives of the people through quality broadcasting that will educate and entertain the residents.

The Zonal Director, NBC, Enugu, Mrs. Ijeoma Obodo who gave the charge on Wednesday during the commissioning of Skills FM, 87.7, FM Okigwe , noted that the charge became necessary especially now the station has commenced full broadcasting services.

According to her, the Radio Station should impact positively on its community of operation for proper development and education.
She also urged them not to be hostile to other Radio Stations that would be coming up in the area in the nearest future and called on communities around to patronize the new station.

In an address by the Founder and Proprietor, Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, represented by The DVC Academics, Prof. Uwaoma Uche, he said the Radio Station was not just a collection of transmitters and equipment, but a platform for connection, collaboration and empowerment.

According to him, the station has come to improve the lives of the people by announcing them to limelight and the world.

He stated that information is key as it has the potentials to shape communities, maintaining that Skills 87.7 FM will serve as a vehicle to bridge and ensure interconnectedness in its community of operation as well as ensure that the rich cultural heritage inherent in Okigwe was announced to the world.

Earlier in his welcome address, The Vice Chancellor, Gregory University, Prof. Augustine Uwakwe, represented by The DVC administration, Prof. Evaristus Anyaehie, said the birth of Skills FM 87.7, is in tandem with the corporate mission of Gregory University Uturu embedded in the motor " Knowledge for Tomorrow".

He hinted that the brain behind the choice of Okigwe as the location of the Radio Station was to complement the philanthropic gestures of the Founder, Prof. Gregory Ibe.

According to him, this is one of Prof Ibe own way of substantially contributing to the development of the third largest city in Imo State.
He expressed optimism that Skills 87.7 FM, would indeed add value to humanity.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Imo State Chapter, Ifeanyi Nwanguma, charged the management of the station to engage seasoned Journalists to guard against quackery in the profession, pledging that Imo NUJ would partner the new Radio Station in its future engagements.

On his part, The Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, in Abia State, Chief Sunday Onukwubiri, appreciated Prof. Gregory Ibe, for attracting development to Okigwe Community and beyond.
He described him as a worthy son of Igboland who has embarked on community development over the years, calling for patronage from the entire Okigwe and beyond.

Recall that as the first indigenous Radio Station in the area, Skills 87.7 FM, had started test transmission in the past couple of months announcing its presence in Okigwe and other communities and some neighbouring States.

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