**As winners urge govt to emulate organizers
The first ever Nigeria Radio Awards (NRA) has rewarded two On-Air-Personalities (OAPs) with a plot of land each in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as prizes in the male and female category at the event which was held at the weekend in Abuja.
Co founder of the Nigeria Radio Award Isaih Ntah said the driver of the vision to reward On-Air-Personality, was to tell the OAPs across Nigeria that their work was invaluable to people and they should not relent in their efforts to bring various solutions through their interventions on situations.
He expressed the believe that their contribution to the radio industry with the award would spur other development and better remuneration and incentives to the OAPs.
Aishatu Loko of the Federal Polytechnic Campus 88.5fm Nasarawa State and Ras Rah of 90.9fm Lagos emerged best news female Presenter 2023 and beat male Radio Reggae Presenter 2023 respectively to become winners of the plot of land worth N5 million as the award prize for both top winners.
Both Awardees said it was an honour that their listeners considered them vital part of their lives on a daily basis as they do their work to the extent, they have selected them for the award of a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
In her reaction, Miss Loko said, “It was a dream come true for me. After watching my father, broadcasting news on NTA Jos. and today I am receiving an award with a land property prize to be shared with my co winner, I am grateful to God.
Other winners of the Nigerian Radio wards pointed out that it is their first award and it would boost their practice and relations with their audience who have deemed it fit to nominate them for the awards.
Mavis Nneoma Attitude an On Air personality in Enugu said “I am eight years in broadcasting and have had the opportunity to have worked with 4 radio stations in Enugu.
“This is my very first Award and it means a lot to me to have won the Award,it is encouraging, it is appreciation for good work and I believe this is the beginning of more recognition and so much apur to do more.”
Another Award recipient, Otene Oche, said “Radio performs three roles: educate, inform and entertain and the voices of personalities that you don’t get to see but hear.
“I am particularly happy that the NRA has put up a platform like this to celebrate radio presenters. I believe this is something the government and other stakeholders should look into and invest in.
“With over 11 years of experience I can say it’s been an interesting ride on radio and television and for me what a way to end the year with another award added to the gallery.”
One of the awardees, Oluwaye Ashafe of Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA radio who was recognized as the best indigenous presenter of the year said he has been highly motivated by the award.
Addressing the gathering the Convener and co-founder, Nigeria Radio Awards, Mr. Archibong Williams emphasized the need to motivate Radio presenters.