Emeka Mba
Emeka Nkem Mba ( born 30 August 1967) is a Nigerian media and communications executive, recognized for his leadership roles in Nigeria’s broadcasting and film regulation sectors. He served as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from May 2013 to February 2016, and previously held the position of Director-General at the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) from 2005 to 2013.[1][2]
Education
[edit]Emeka Mba holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. He further enhanced his studies with an Advanced Management Program (AMP) diploma in Media and Entertainment Management from the IESE Business School in New York. He also completed executive education in Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.[1]
Career
[edit]Mba began his journey in 1996 with Multichoice Nigeria Limited as the Content and Regulatory Affairs Manager. [3]He was later appointed as the Director-General of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in 2005.[4]
In 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan appointed Mba as the Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the regulatory body for Nigeria's broadcasting industry.[5][6] His appointment was part of efforts to drive Nigeria's transition from analog to digital broadcasting. During his tenure at NBC, Mba led Nigeria's Digital Switch Over (DSO) process and worked to update broadcasting codes and regulations.[7]
Mba has also held the position of Managing Director at Phillips Media Entertainment Ltd, a specialized media consulting firm, and currently heads QuestechMedia, a media and entertainment consulting practice.[8]
Currently, Mba is the CEO of Afia TV, he first television channel from Nigeria’s Southeast region to be carried on major platforms such as DStv and GOtv.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b vanguard (2017-08-30). "Emeka Mba: A visionary at 50". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Emeka Mba | The AIBs". Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Kan, Toni (2024-07-11). "Emeka Mba to speak at Nollywood Studies Centre's Filmmakers' Forum". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Being DG Hasn't Change My Lifestyle Emeka Mba". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ adefaye (2013-06-21). "Ex NFVCB DG defends role with Africa Magic". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Television, Channels (2013-05-09). "Jonathan Appoints Emeka Mba As DG National Broadcasting Commission". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ vanguard (2015-09-22). "2017 Digital Switch Over: Fresh breath of hope as NBC unfolds new strategy, direction". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Nation, The (2019-11-15). "Emeka Mba to deliver 2019 COSON lecture". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Kan, Toni (2024-07-11). "Emeka Mba to speak at Nollywood Studies Centre's Filmmakers' Forum". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 2025-05-06.