Ex-BBC staff, Kadaria Ahmed, launches Radio Now 95.3FM Dec. 5

RADIO Now 95.3FM, a new radio station owned by KOIDI RADIO Limited is set to launch on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

As part of activities for the launch, an intensive two-week boot camp conducted by RED| for Africa’s talent hub, REDx, will equip several applicants with the skills needed to begin a career in different aspects of radio presenting, audio production and other broadcasting roles.

Successful applicants will be enrolled into a three-month management trainee program after which the best trainees will be offered a full-time position at Radio station.

Speaking about the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the new radio station, Kadaria Ahmed, a seasoned journalist, media entrepreneur, and television host, said: “We have always been passionate about providing factual, unbiased and Nigerian-focused news, information and entertainment and we are enthusiastic about this unique opportunity to expand our reach.”

“What we are most excited about is the talented minds that we will be training and ultimately working with post-launch. We are optimistic that the two-week boot camp will provide participants with an opportunity to kick-start their careers as radio and audio personalities,” she added.

Ahmed enjoined individuals who are passionate about becoming On-Air Personalities, Anchors, Audio Producers, Producers, Researchers, Broadcast Journalists, Social Media Managers, Product Development Managers, Content Planners or Content Schedulers take advantage the new radio station is providing and apply for the boot-camp by emailing their CV and a 200-word cover letter on why they should be selected to [email protected]. Application closes Sunday, November 8.

According to the former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), London staff, Radio Now 95.3FM aims to be an influential, sustainable media platform that is focused on putting the public first and operating using the best global practice.

“The station is aimed at shaping national conversations, setting agendas and influencing policy, politics, the arts and behaviour, deepening democracy and bringing Nigerians across the world together, in the task of nation building.

“Our vision is to institutionalise a journalism culture that is focused ethically on reflecting the most vital developmental and governance aspirations of Nigeria and to become Nigeria’s leading digital media company by leveraging emerging and advanced technology to produce unmatched content,” Ahmed stated.