Voice of Nigeria is the official international radio broadcasting service of the federal republic of Nigeria, and was founded with the aim of being a major information hub, projecting Nigerian greatness to the global scene.
| Address | Voice of Nigeria, Radio House, Abuja 6th & 7th Floor, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.von.gov.ng |
| http://www.facebook.com/news.von/ | |
| https://twitter.com/voiceofnigeria |
Voice of Nigeria
Voice of Nigeria started in 1961, shortly after Nigeria gained her independence from the British. With the birth of a new country, it became necessary to have a channel through which Nigeria’s growing commitment towards growth and development would be made glaring for the world to see.
Since it’s commissioning by the then prime minister, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, voice of Nigeria has remained true to its vision of being the sole external radio medium by which Nigeria’s perspective is broadcast to other parts of the globe.
Voice of Nigeria is currently headed by Mr. Osita Okechukwu, and broadcasts in over 5 different languages including English, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Its administrative headquarters is located in Abuja, and it heads radio broadcasting stations all over the country.
Programs
Voice of Nigeria provides a range programs that are well suited to appeal to its culturally diverse audience in entertainment, sports, local and international news, current affairs, business and lots more.
Radio Personalities
There are lots of on-air personalities working with Voice of Nigeria both locally and internationally.
How to Listen Online & Social Media
You can easily listen online to voice of Nigeria by logging in to its official website. You can also participate in the radio programs by visiting their social media handles on https://www.facebook.com/news.von/ (10,372 followers) and https://twitter.com/voiceofnigeria. (12,800 followers)
Official Website
The official website for Voice of Nigeria is http://www.von.gov.ng/ Here, it provides services such as Business news, indigenous news, sport and African news, as well as blogs and webcasts. The site wears the simple colors of blue and white, projecting simplicity, transparency, and efficiency.
