Like a northern star, Fresh 105.9Fm, Ibadan shone to the admiration of all those present at the beautiful hall of the Lagos Airport Hotel, venue of the 13th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite-Out Awards (NMNA) held on Sunday, September 15, 2019.
The event was to celebrate those who have excelled and distinguished themselves in their various fields in the booming Nigeria media industry. The award category cuts across print, online and electronic media.
The high point of the event was when Fresh FM a company owned by the renowned musician, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, MON was announced as the winner of the Best radio of the year beating nine other stations to clinch the position.
Immediately the announcement was made by the anchor, Yomi Sodimu, the hall went frenzy in a cacophony of excitement. It was a big achievement for the management of the four-year-old radio station being the first station to win the award outside Lagos state.
Speaking, the chairman and CEO of the station Dr. Yinka Ayefele who was represented by a Director in the company, Mr. David Ajiboye said he feels so elated that the station can win such a highly coveted award within four years.
“When we were adjudged the best radio station in the South West we thought we’ve reached the pinnacle but with this now, it means we need to work harder so we can still retain it next year. We’ve seen television stations winning it back to back so, I will say this award will only prepare us to work harder so it won’t be a one-off thing” he said.
Other stations nominated alongside Fresh FM in the Radio station of the year category includes; Najia FM, Lagos, Sobi FM, Ilorin, Express Radio, Kano, Coal City FM, Enugu, Albarka FM, Bauchi, Max FM, Lagos, Freedom FM, Abuja, Peoples FM, Bayelsa, Smooth FM and Inspiration FM, Lagos.
