Jos, the capital of Plateau state, Nigeria, is among the leading tourist destinations in the country. Not just that there are lots of beautiful spots in town, the weather is also very friendly to local residents and foreigners who feel at home when in Jos.
The media landscape in Plateau state is also ready to satisfy diverse audience whose information needs differ. The broadcast industry in Jos is very vibrant and competitive, with a good number of On-Air Personalities (OAPs) whose programmes are so wonderful and captivating that you would like to keep staying in that city just to always listen to your favorite OAPs. Here’s is a list of top OAPs in Jos whose programmes you should not miss.
15. Kaskida Yilwada – Tin City FM
Kaskida Yilwada is a very popular OAP in Jos, anchoring a people=oriented programme called “Town Hall”.
14. Jennifer Okoye – Jay FM
Jennifer Okoye is one of the most popular female sport presenters in Plateau state. This is an area dominated by male presenters but Jennifer became the delight of the audience because of her up to date analysis of emerging trends in the sorts world and doing so to the delight of listeners.
13. Christy Makut -Jay FM
Christy Makut is one of the hottest female OAPs in Jos. She anchors “Let’s Talk”, a programme that has huge audience base with diverse listeners in Plateau state and beyond.
12. Jerry Atsi – KT FM
Jerry Atsi is an OAP with KT FM Jos. He anchors a popular programme, Bow Tie and Lipstick which is loved for relaxing the minds of audience and providing fashion and life style tips.
11. Makinde Opeyemi – Jay FM
Makinde Opeyemi is a sports presenter with JAy FM Jos.
10. Ferdinand Mbum – Jay FM
Ferdinand Mbum is a sports presenter with JAy FM Jos.
9. Vina Adams – PPRTVC
Adams is an AOP with PPRTC. This smart presenter co-hosts Good Morning Plateau, which is like a morning tonic to most residents of the state.
8. Hudung Gyang – PPRTV
Hudung Gyang is a popular AOP in Jos. He co-hosts Good Morning Plateau, which is like a morning tonic to most residents of the state.
7. Beyilmwa Nyam – PPRTVC
Beyimwa Nyam is an OAP with PPRTVC.
6. Elizabeth Dashua – KT FM, Jos.
Elizabeth is one of the most popular female OAPs in Jos. She presents a youth programme at KT FM, making her a fan among many young people in Jos.
5. Pedro Omobolaji – Jay FM, Jos
Pedro Omobolaji is one of the best hands in Jay FM, Jos. He anchors Afternoon Express, a programme that keeps a lot of listeners busy at work or school. Pedro is a household name in Jos due to the popularity of his programme.
4. Ibrahim Shuaibu Narkuta – Highland FM Jos
Ibrahim Shuaibu Narkuta works with Highland FM, Jos. He is one of the most popular local language programme presenters in the city. His programme, Hausa Ba Dabo Ba (Hausa is not magic) is very popular among radio listeners in Plateau state and beyond.
3. Big Blunt – KT FM Kaduna
Big Blunt works for KT FM Kaduna. He anchors a programme, Wheels and Spanner, which makes him one of the hottest OAPs in Jos.
2. Bello Lukeman – 93.3 Unity FM Jos
Bello Lukeman is an OAP with 93.3 Unity FM, Jos. He anchors a popular programme, Unity Train, which is a delight among listening audience in Jos, and beyond.
1. Mercy Chuwang – 104.3 Tincity FM, Jos
Mercy Chuwang is one of the best hands at 104.3 Tincityfm Jos. She is an exceptional OAP whose programmes have an expanding audience base due exciting contents and unique presentation style. She was once honoured with an award as the Overall Best Radio Female Journalist 2017 in Plateau state. The award put together by ASKIRAWA Enterprise, was to recognize the efforts, contributions and dedication to duty by radio presenters and to celebrate their zeal towards Peace Building in Plateau state.
Apart from the personal Award presented to Chuwang, the Radio Programme, which she Anchors at the 104.3 Tincityfm Jos “We are Jos Kids”, also received Award as the Best overall Children Programme 2017 in Plateau state. This is proof that Chuwang is among the hottest OAPs in Jos.
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