By Eze Adiuku
The proposed DIOMAC Broadcast Studio is expected to transform digital evangelism, empower young people with employable skills and position Mbaise as a hub for creative media production.
The Anglican Diocese of Mbaise is using its forthcoming maiden Outstanding Leadership Awards Ceremony to advance an ambitious media development initiative involving the establishment of a ₦150 million broadcast studio designed to strengthen digital evangelism, promote youth empowerment and expand the Diocese’s communication reach.
The initiative, being championed by the DIOMAC Media Company of the Diocese, is one of the major development visions associated with the December 23, 2026 awards ceremony, which is expected to bring together prominent personalities, church leaders, community stakeholders and other distinguished guests at Ife, Mbaise, Imo State.
The proposed DIOMAC Broadcast Studio is envisioned as a modern creative and media hub that will serve as the voice, memory and creative centre of the Anglican Diocese of Mbaise.
Beyond establishing a conventional broadcasting facility, the project seeks to create a functional media ecosystem through which the Church can communicate its message more effectively, preserve its institutional history, develop young talents and generate economic opportunities through professional media services.
At a time when digital communication has become an increasingly important instrument of religious outreach, the Diocese considers the proposed studio a strategic investment in ensuring that the Gospel reaches wider audiences beyond the traditional boundaries of church buildings.
According to the project proposal, the studio will provide a central production platform for live-streaming church services and diocesan events, producing sermons, teachings, interviews, podcasts and documentaries, as well as documenting the activities, achievements and milestones of the Diocese.
Its contents will be distributed through major digital platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, the diocesan website and WhatsApp, among other communication channels.
This is expected to give the Diocese a stronger digital presence and provide opportunities for its programmes, teachings and activities to reach audiences across different geographical locations.
Youth Empowerment Through Media Technology
One of the most significant aspects of the proposed project is its youth empowerment component.
The DIOMAC Broadcast Studio is being conceived not merely as a facility for producing religious programmes but also as a practical training centre where young people can acquire relevant skills in the fast-growing digital media and creative industries.
Through structured training, internships, mentorship and volunteer media teams, young people are expected to gain practical experience in camera operations, photography, video editing, audio production, podcasting, live-streaming and other aspects of professional media production.
The initiative will also provide opportunities for participants to develop portfolios that could improve their prospects of securing employment, establishing businesses or pursuing careers in the creative industry.
This dimension of the project gives it significance beyond the immediate interests of the Church, particularly against the background of increasing demand for digital communication and creative media professionals.
A Sustainable Media Investment
Another important feature of the proposed studio is its sustainability framework.
Rather than depending entirely on donations and financial contributions, the facility is designed to become a revenue-generating arm of the Church through the provision of professional media services to churches, schools, non-governmental organisations, businesses and individuals.
Such services will include event live-streaming, photography, videography, podcast production and studio rentals.
The revenue generated is expected to support equipment maintenance, internet subscriptions, training programmes and future expansion, making the facility financially sustainable over time.
The broader project also includes the repositioning and digitalisation of the Diocese’s newspaper, Independent Forerunner, alongside other diocesan media outlets.
According to the proposal, the construction of the studio building, procurement and installation of broadcasting equipment, training and digitalisation of the diocesan media platforms are projected to cost approximately ₦150 million.
The organisers have consequently appealed to sons and daughters of Mbaise, friends and partners of the Diocese, corporate organisations and other well-meaning individuals to contribute towards actualising the vision.
The appeal emphasises that every financial contribution represents an investment in evangelism, youth development, institutional preservation and the future of the Diocese.
Outstanding Leadership Awards as a Platform for Development
The proposed media investment is coming as the Anglican Diocese of Mbaise prepares for its maiden Outstanding Leadership Awards Ceremony, an initiative under the vision and leadership of the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Chamberlain Ogunedo.
The awards are expected to provide an opportunity to recognise individuals whose contributions to the Church and society demonstrate outstanding leadership, service and positive impact.
However, the accompanying DIOMAC media initiative suggests that the event is also being positioned as an opportunity to mobilise support for projects capable of creating lasting institutional and societal benefits.
By linking the celebration of outstanding leadership with an ambitious media development agenda, the Diocese is drawing attention to the importance of investing in institutions, technology and human capacity as instruments of sustainable development.
The Chairman of DIOMAC Media Company, Ezinwa Sir FAN Ndubuoke, KSC, alongside its Secretary, Amb. Chukwudi Madu, JP, and the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the Outstanding Leadership Awards, Prof. Jimmy Imo, KSC, are among the officials associated with the project appeal.
The proposed ₦150 million investment, if successfully implemented, could represent a significant step in the media development aspirations of the Diocese and provide a platform for young people in Mbaise to participate more actively in the digital economy.
Ultimately, the vision goes beyond building a broadcast studio. It is about giving the Gospel a wider voice, providing young people with opportunities to develop marketable skills, preserving the heritage of the Diocese and creating a media institution capable of serving the Church and the wider community.
As preparations for the December 23 ceremony gather momentum, the major challenge will be translating the ambitious proposal into reality through collective commitment, financial support and effective implementation.
For the Anglican Diocese of Mbaise, the proposed DIOMAC Broadcast Studio is not just another building project; it is an investment in faith, technology, human capacity and the future.
Adiuku is Chairman, Media and Publicity Subcommittee of the DIOMAC OLA Awards Planning Committee
