Industry chief hails Defender on YouTube TV outing
By KEMI KASUMU
In a congratulatory message addressed to the CEO/Editor-in-Chief of the company, Prince Bashir Adefaka, the Lagos-born finance expert commended the management and editorial team of The DEFENDER for embracing digital broadcast in response to changing media dynamics.
The former Managing Director and Chief Executive of the defunct First African Trust Bank, Mr. Yomi Tokosi, has congratulated Defender Media Limited, publishers of The DEFENDER Newspaper Nigeria, on the launch of its YouTube television channel, The DEFENDER Nigeria TV.
The new channel debuted unannounced on Saturday, January 10, 2026, marking what Mr. Tokosi described as a significant milestone in the organisation’s steady evolution into a full-fledged media conglomerate.
Mr. Tokosi, a United States–trained business administrator with bias for financing with over 20 years experience to credit spanning banking, structured finance, corporate restructuring and manufacturing, praised the initiative as a bold step that elevates journalism and expands public engagement. He is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Riggs Ventures West Africa Plc.
In a congratulatory message addressed to the CEO/Editor-in-Chief of the company, Prince Bashir Adefaka, the Lagos-born finance expert commended the management and editorial team of The DEFENDER for embracing digital broadcast in response to changing media dynamics.
“Congratulations to the management and editorial team of The DEFENDER Newspaper on the successful launch of Defender News on TV. This milestone marks a significant expansion of your commitment to credible journalism, public enlightenment and national discourse,” he said.
According to him, the transition from print to digital broadcast reflects vision and adaptability in an evolving media landscape. He expressed confidence that the new platform would broaden the organisation’s reach and impact.
Mr. Tokosi wished The DEFENDER Nigeria TV continued growth, relevance and influence as it extends its voice to a wider audience.
