A Few Words
About Unilag Radio 103.1fm
The University of Lagos got the Radio License in February 2002 under the Media Deregulation Policy of 1992 after its application 20 years earlier.
The frequency of 103.1FM was assigned to the University in July 2003 and became the first university radio station to start broadcasting live in 2004.
The Journey of campus broadcasting in Nigeria dates back to 1982, when Professor Ralph A. Akinfeleye called for the establishment of an educational radio station for the University of Lagos. The then Head of Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Professor Alfred Opubor (R.I.P) took up the challenge and wrote to the Federal Ministry of Information and Communication for a Radio License.
And, based on Unilag Radio’s credible performance, the stage was set for other campus stations to receive their licenses. At the last count, 27 institutions of higher learning in Nigeria have received licenses for campus radio stations.
The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the body that regulates the broadcast industry in Nigeria, stipulates that among other things, campus stations should be the broadcast laboratory for students of mass communication, that they must remain professional and educational, and adhere strictly to the objectives for which they are licensed.
To this end, Unilag 103.1FM is conscious of her responsibility towards her community which is, first her audience on campus and secondly the audience all over the country
Objectives of Unilag Radio 103.1Fm
It is worthy of note that every effort is made to meet the objectives for which Unilag Radio was established.
1. To optimize instructional and educational opportunities available to Nigerians in order to facilitate sustainable human development in Nigeria.
2. To serve as an authoritative channel of instructional and educational programmes for tertiary level students and other adults seeking knowledge in order to improve themselves,
3. To provide opportunities for schools to engage in appropriate research that can advance the knowledge and practice of Radio Broadcasting and communication.
Work With Experienced Professionals
Most people working with Unilag Radio are experienced hands who ensure that quality programmes are broadcast on the station.
Impactful Staff
they willingly give hands-on training to students of the University and other tertiary institutions who come to the station for industrial attachment. Their interest in impacting practical knowledge on the students they work with is one of the driving forces keeping the station going.
Apart from the station’s quality staff, the academic staff of the university participates fully in the stations various programmes. Unilag 103.1 fm listeners are therefore able to tap from their vast knowledge. In addition, an important fact is that students from the Department of Mass Communication and other departments participate in the daily broadcast of Programmes in such as News Reporting and writing, presentation, production and marketing.
It is worthy to note that Unilag 103.1 fm has carved a niche for herself by broadcasting programs in French and Chinese. The knowledge of French has remained relevant in effective communication globally and in breaking down barriers of knowledge. This has been made possible by the French embassy of Nigeria through the Alliance Francaise. The Chinese Language Programme is made possible by the Chinese Government through the Confucius Institute, University of Lagos.
Campus stations are here to stay. They are playing vital role in community development and social change. With the success of these stations, the next stage is the licensing of community stations across the country.
