Founder of K&E Media, Kevin Omokaro has congratulated Sulaiman Aledeh on his appointment as the managing director (MD) of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists, Omokaro described the veteran broadcaster whom he referred to as his “big brother” as the “ideal choice” for the role.
The Founder of K&E Media, broadcasters of the UNIBEN Alumni Series, however, wished Aledeh every success in the new chapter, vowing to continue to cheer the new EBS MD on.
The statement reads in part, “My Dear Big Brother, warm congratulations on your well-deserved appointment as the Managing Director of our own, Edo Broadcasting Service. This significant task reflects your exceptional leadership, journalistic integrity, and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence in media.
“Your illustrious career as a broadcast journalist has been a source of inspiration to many, setting the highest standards of professionalism. As you step into this new role, I’m confident that your visionary approach will usher in a new era of innovation and success for EBS.
“You are truly an ideal choice for this role, given your early contributions to the organization during the formative years of your career and your return now, enriched with valuable experience, to drive its growth and success.
“Wishing you every success in this exciting chapter. Your journey continues to inspire, and I look forward to witnessing the positive impact of your leadership.”
Aledeh as an international journalist and strategic media consultant, with over two decades of broadcast journalism experience, is a philosophy graduate from the University of Benin.
He began his media career at EBS while still a student in 1999. Aledeh has made significant contributions to prestigious international news channels including Al Jazeera, SABC, and GB News UK.
His journey into national television began with one of Africa’s foremost media companies, where he anchored flagship news programs on TVC and Channels Television.
Aledeh is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management and an Associate of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.
He 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.
Currently, Aledeh anchors various news programs at Arise News and shares his insights on Classic FM.
