Okpebholo Names ARISE TV Anchorman, Sulaiman Aledeh, MD of Edo Broadcasting Service

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City 

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Suleiman Aledeh as the substantive Managing Director of the State-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS).

The appointment takes immediate effect. 

The appointment was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPC), Fred Itua in Benin City.

According to the statement, “Aledeh is an international journalist, editor-at-large, strategic media, and communication consultant who has over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism across both radio and television. 

“He has made significant contributions to prestigious international news channels, including Al Jazeera, SABC, and GB News UK. Currently, he anchors various news programmes at ARISE News and shares his insights on Classic FM.

“A graduate of Philosophy from the University of Benin (1999), Sulaiman began his media career while still a student, working at Edo Broadcasting Service.

“He later served at Ebonyi Radio during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, becoming the first corps member permitted to read the station’s major news bulletin,” the statement explained.

Aledeh, the statement further noted, established his voice at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, where he created and presented influential shows.

His journey into national television began with one of Africa’s foremost media companies, where he anchored flagship news programmes on TVC and Channels Television.  

“His tenure at Channels TV further solidified his expertise in producing compelling television content, delivering some of the network’s most memorable promos, and covering significant events, including the 2011 and 2015 general elections.

“As the Assistant General Manager and Head of Media and Communications at Eko Disco, Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution company, Aledeh demonstrated strong leadership in strategic communication. 

“He is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management and an Associate of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.

“Sulaiman holds a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies from the University of Lagos and has served as a Special Correspondent and News Anchor at ARISE NEWS in London and Lagos,” the statement added.