The Group Managing Director of Cable Mission Television (CMTV), Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, has declared that building a successful television station begins with a shared vision rather than technical expertise, as the emerging broadcaster commenced a five-day pre-takeoff training for its pioneer workforce in Abuja.
Addressing participants at the opening of the workshop, Ohuabunwa said the station was deliberately introducing its vision, mission and corporate values before technical training to ensure every employee understands the institution they are helping to build.
He described Cable Mission Television as an ambitious multi-platform broadcaster that will transmit through satellite, terrestrial and digital platforms, with plans to expand its audience across Nigeria, Africa and the international community.
According to him, the station’s long-term success will depend not only on modern broadcasting equipment but on professionals who are united by a common purpose and commitment to ethical journalism.
“Our priority is to build people before we build programmes. When everyone understands the destination, the journey becomes clearer,” he said.
Ohuabunwa explained that the workshop had assembled participants from diverse backgrounds, including journalism, administration, management and other professions, making it necessary to establish a common institutional philosophy before moving into specialised broadcast training.
He said subsequent sessions would expose participants to newsroom operations, television production, studio management, broadcast ethics, news gathering, script writing, editing and programme production under the guidance of experienced media professionals.
The CMTV chief reminded participants that journalism is built on credibility, accuracy and public trust, stressing that broadcasters serve as gatekeepers responsible for verifying information before placing it in the public domain.
He noted that effective broadcasting requires rigorous research, sound editorial judgment and adherence to professional ethics, rather than merely presenting information before a camera.
Encouraging participants to embrace continuous learning, Ohuabunwa urged them to see themselves as the foundation upon which the credibility and reputation of Cable Mission Television would be built.
He said the five-day pre-takeoff workshop would equip the pioneer staff with the knowledge, practical skills and professional orientation needed to position CMTV as a credible and competitive broadcaster committed to quality programming, public education and responsible journalism.