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'''John Momoh''' (born July 1, 1957) is a Nigerian ] and the Chairman and CEO of ], an independent and multiple award winning 24-hour ] and media ] based in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://businessdayonline.com/2014/05/john-momoh-frowns-at-media-for-idolising-ex-convicts/#.VKY7RSvF81M | title=John Momoh frowns at media for idolising ex-convicts | publisher=] | date=6 May 2014 | accessdate=2 January 2015 | author=Obi, Daniel}}</ref> He is widely recognized in Nigeria as a transformative industry pioneer with the 37-year-long career in news ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/mo-abudu-momoh-akiotu-lecture/|title=MO Abudu, Momoh, Akiotu for lecture|work=The Nation News|accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref> '''John Momoh''' (born July 1, 1957) is a Nigerian ] and the Chairman and CEO of ], an independent and multiple award winning 24-hour ] and media ] based in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://businessdayonline.com/2014/05/john-momoh-frowns-at-media-for-idolising-ex-convicts/#.VKY7RSvF81M | title=John Momoh frowns at media for idolising ex-convicts | publisher=] | date=6 May 2014 | accessdate=2 January 2015 | author=Obi, Daniel}}</ref> He is widely recognized in Nigeria as a transformative industry pioneer with the 37-year-long career in news ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/mo-abudu-momoh-akiotu-lecture/|title=MO Abudu, Momoh, Akiotu for lecture|work=The Nation News|accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref>


According to '']'', the story of John Momoh and Channels TV is chronicled as a chapter in a new book by Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe titled: ''50 WORLD EDITORS—Conversations with Journalism Masters on Trends and Best Practices''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/john-momohs-channel-of-excellence/|title=John Momoh’s Channel of excellence|work=The Sun News|accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref> According to '']'', the story of John Momoh and Channels TV is chronicled as a chapter in a new book by Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe titled: ''50 WORLD EDITORS—Conversations with Journalism Masters on Trends and Best Practices''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/john-momohs-channel-of-excellence/|title=John Momoh’s Channel of excellence|work=The Sun News|accessdate=August 13, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805163847/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/john-momohs-channel-of-excellence/|archivedate=August 5, 2015|df=}}</ref>
He delivered the maiden edition of Distinguished Lecture Series of the University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association entitled "The Mass Media: Setting the Nigerian Agenda."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/news/momoh-to-deliver-umcaa-lecture/|title=Momoh to deliver UMCAA Lecture|work=The Punch News|accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref> He delivered the maiden edition of Distinguished Lecture Series of the University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association entitled "The Mass Media: Setting the Nigerian Agenda."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/news/momoh-to-deliver-umcaa-lecture/|title=Momoh to deliver UMCAA Lecture|work=The Punch News|accessdate=August 13, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924130733/http://www.punchng.com/news/momoh-to-deliver-umcaa-lecture/|archivedate=September 24, 2015|df=}}</ref>


==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
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In October 2014, he joined the Board of Directors of the ''Constituency for Africa'' (CFA), an African-focused Organization located in Washington, District of Columbia.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201410211452.html | title=Nigerian Media Mogul John Momoh Joins the Board of the Constituency for Africa | publisher=All Africa | date=21 October 2014 | accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref> In November of the same year, John Momoh was honoured the ''Leadership Award'' at the 2014 Planet Africa Awards held at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre in Canada.<ref name="ls1"/> In October 2014, he joined the Board of Directors of the ''Constituency for Africa'' (CFA), an African-focused Organization located in Washington, District of Columbia.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201410211452.html | title=Nigerian Media Mogul John Momoh Joins the Board of the Constituency for Africa | publisher=All Africa | date=21 October 2014 | accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref> In November of the same year, John Momoh was honoured the ''Leadership Award'' at the 2014 Planet Africa Awards held at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre in Canada.<ref name="ls1"/>


John Momoh is a Fellow of The International Visitor Programme (IVP), an initiative of the ], a "Chevening" Fellow and a Fellow of the "African Future Leaders", both initiatives of the ] Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He is a member of the ] based in New York, and has served as a juror for the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.weforum.org/contributors/john-momoh | title=WEF - John Momoh | publisher=] | accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref> He is also serving as a juror for the AIB Awards presented by the Association for International Broadcasters. John Momoh is a Fellow of The International Visitor Programme (IVP), an initiative of the ], a "Chevening" Fellow and a Fellow of the "African Future Leaders", both initiatives of the ] Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He is a member of the ] based in New York, and has served as a juror for the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.weforum.org/contributors/john-momoh | title=WEF - John Momoh | publisher=] | accessdate=3 January 2015 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103090249/http://www.weforum.org/contributors/john-momoh | archivedate=3 January 2015 | df= }}</ref> He is also serving as a juror for the AIB Awards presented by the Association for International Broadcasters.
In November 2016, John Momoh was sworn in as the Chairman of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON) In November 2016, John Momoh was sworn in as the Chairman of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON)


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John Momoh
Born (1957-07-01) July 1, 1957 (age 67)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesJohn Olatchy Momoh
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Harvard Business School
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur
Broadcast journalist
EmployerChannels TV
Known forChannels TV CEO
Board member ofChannels TV (Chairman and CEO)
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the Niger (2005)
Lifetime Achievement Award (2006)
Entrepreneur of the Year (2008)
Leadership Award (2014)
Websitechannelstv.com

John Momoh (born July 1, 1957) is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and the Chairman and CEO of Channels TV, an independent and multiple award winning 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos. He is widely recognized in Nigeria as a transformative industry pioneer with the 37-year-long career in news television broadcasting.

According to The Sun, the story of John Momoh and Channels TV is chronicled as a chapter in a new book by Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe titled: 50 WORLD EDITORS—Conversations with Journalism Masters on Trends and Best Practices. He delivered the maiden edition of Distinguished Lecture Series of the University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association entitled "The Mass Media: Setting the Nigerian Agenda."

Early life and education

Momoh was brought up in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria and his father was a cook. Over the past decades, he has built a commercial satellite television station with a reputable integrity in a country where the media sector is tainted by corruption. John Momoh graduated from the University of Lagos with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and a master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy. In June 2013, he received the Lagos Business School’s Distinguished Alumni Award. John Momoh has a professional Diploma from the UK’s Thomson Foundation, an alumnus of University of Lagos, Lagos Business School, and Harvard Business School, and is Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.

Career

Prior to starting Channels Television, which he founded in 1995, John worked variously as news anchor, senior reporter and senior producer for Nigeria’s National Radio and Television Stations, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Television Authority.

Awards and recognition

In December 2005, he was proclaimed "Officer of the Order of the Niger" by the Nigerian Government.

In 2006, he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Nigerian Information Society and, two years later, he was nominated as Nigeria’s Entrepreneur of the Year by the Fate Foundation.

In October 2014, he joined the Board of Directors of the Constituency for Africa (CFA), an African-focused Organization located in Washington, District of Columbia. In November of the same year, John Momoh was honoured the Leadership Award at the 2014 Planet Africa Awards held at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre in Canada.

John Momoh is a Fellow of The International Visitor Programme (IVP), an initiative of the United States Information Agency, a "Chevening" Fellow and a Fellow of the "African Future Leaders", both initiatives of the British Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences based in New York, and has served as a juror for the International Emmy Awards. He is also serving as a juror for the AIB Awards presented by the Association for International Broadcasters. In November 2016, John Momoh was sworn in as the Chairman of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON)

See also

References

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  2. Obi, Daniel (6 May 2014). "John Momoh frowns at media for idolising ex-convicts". Business Day. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  3. "MO Abudu, Momoh, Akiotu for lecture". The Nation News. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  4. "John Momoh's Channel of excellence". The Sun News. Archived from the original on August 5, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. "Momoh to deliver UMCAA Lecture". The Punch News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. "Independent Nigerian TV channel makes airwaves". Business Day. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  7. "National Conference: Media must remain Observers – Momoh". Leadership. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  8. Akinola, Kolade (30 September 2014). "Channels TV CEO to Tech Start-Ups: focus on your dreams". Technology Times. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  9. ^ Okojie, George (29 October 2014). "John Momoh To Receive Prestigious Leadership Award In Canada". Leadership. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  10. "John Momoh To Receive Prestigious Leadership Award In Canada". Channels TV. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  11. "Nigerian Media Mogul John Momoh Joins the Board of the Constituency for Africa". All Africa. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  12. "WEF - John Momoh". World Economic Forum. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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