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MINUTES OF EMMERGENCY MEETING HELD AT DES OFFICE ON FRIDAY
19TH
SEPTEMBER 2014
TIME : 9:30 AM
ATTENDANCE
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STEPHEN MOSESABUBAKAR ACHANYAGIDADO IBRAHIMZUBIRUSANDA
ASKIRA
ABUBAKAR NDALEGBOOHIKWO SHUAIBU YAHAYAFRANCIS OKOHCOLLINS
AKUJOUBIHASSAN USMAN(SECRETARY)
DES kick Start the meeting by explaining the main purpose of
calling the meeting, whichis in respect to the letter written by
SINA ABINBOLA of program department, in regardsto OB coverage of
28/08/2014 (Mrs. Dora Akunyili burial service)
and16/09/2014(ministerial platform and Jonathan support group rally
) He spoke at lengthon his observations and the decision he is
taking:--He wants all engineers to stand up to their toes and work
hard in order to protect theimage of the departments at all
time.-Disappointed with the condition of the OB VAN-the OB VAN need
total maintenance-power cable and Audio cable should be
separated-only two lines are working properly in the OB VAN audio
snake cable.Engr. Collins is to be deploy to MCR with immediate
effect to coordinate OB program inthe control room and studio and
also to assist Engr. Jackson and Engr. Linus will headthe OB
operation for the main time-promise to fix all problem related to
the OB VANs
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After serious deliberations and inputs from all the officers
presence the followingconclusions were reached:-
A day before any live broadcast OB VAN should be station at the
venue and tests
should be carried out properly MONEY should be made available
for emergency OB assignment All senior engineers should be inform
about any OB program 2 Hours before any live coverage there should
be continuous broadcast from OB
point. Proper logging by engineers on duty (time should be
properly stated), studio
manager and OB crew head should always write report on each OB
assignment. Testing of the quality of audio signal from the OB
point at the control room
should be handle by experienced senior engineer (engr. Francis
to be in charge)
Training of serious minded engineers on how to use the entire OB
transmittingmedium (VSAT, TIELINE, STL, COMMREX/BEGAN etc)
effectively should becarried out immediately and should be on the
field not theory.
OB VAN phones should be restore by engr. Francis by Monday 22 nd
September2014
8 SIM CARDS (MTN,GLO,ETISALAT,AIRTEL) A and two universal MODEM
for usein the two OB VAN(Engr. Zuberu to be in charge )
Engr. Onikwo to go to mobile service provider and inquire for
dedicated serviceline that can meet our OB needs.
Audio cable (CAT-5/CAT 6) should be run from national press
centre to controlground floor for reliability (Engr. Achanya ,Engr.
Sanda and engr. Zuberu are tobe in charge )
Engr. Zuberu should collect data of all FRCN area rigger in the
north for effectiveutilization
OUT MATTERS DISCUSSED
Organize series of training for the coverage of upcoming
political campaigns. Make the big store to become a music
production arena, in order to generate
revenue for the corporation. Upgrade FRCN training school to be
online training institution, starting with
engineering department looking at the course contents and
materials.
