FG inaugurates Digital Switch Over, 30 free-to-air stations
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Digital Switch Over and the launch of set-top boxes in Lagos with 30 free-to-air stations part of its long-anticipated digital switchover (DSO) program.
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed the set-top box does not require monthly subscriptions, except for an annual access fee of N1,500 for Nigerians who cannot afford the rising subscription of pay-TV companies in Nigeria.
The Digital Switch Over will see the country move from analogue to digital broadcasting, which has the capacity to facilitate video-on-demand, audience measurement and a better viewing experience.
The Minister said: “We have 1 million setup boxes ready and many more set to be released by the manufacturers. The switch-on of Lagos is unique and epochal even as DSO provides us with a great platform to key in the great platform.”
“It is not just about high sounds and pictures but creating jobs. It offers its viewers about 60 free digital channels. It will allow you to monitor and enforce the payment of radio and television license. It will enhance the Lagos smart city project. A large number of million jobs to be created in the next two years will come from Lagos State.”
He added that the government is hopeful analogue broadcasting will be completely switched-off in the country by December 2022.
Acting Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission, Professor Armstrong Idacha, said that the Analogue Switchover will be switched off in Lagos six months from now in order to allow the Digital Switch Over to take effect.
Professor Armstrong explained that Lagosians will now have access to 30 free-to-air stations from Thursday, April 28, 2021.
He further urged Lagosians to purchase their Setup boxes at a cheaper amount in order to have access to the opportunities.
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