NBC cautions broadcast stations on political programmes

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has called on all
broadcasting stations in the country to be fair, balanced and
ensure equity in the presentation of political programmes.

The Commission’s Zonal Director, Mrs Francisca Aiyetan made the
call on Monday during a sensitisation visit to the Management of
the Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation.

She said that the broadcast stations have the power to air
political programmes. According to her, broadcast stations cannot
be stopped from carrying political programmes, saying that
broadcasters are agents of the society, not politicians, but must
tread with caution. Adesanya, however cautioned broadcasters,
especially presenters against inflammatory and provocative words or
statements, urging them to rise above subjective mind-sets.

The NBC Zonal Director said as the fourth estate of realm, the
broadcasting stations must play their roles in the society by
holding public office holders accountable to the people.

She stressed the need for them to pay attention to issues
affecting the society and be guided by the code of conduct of the
commission in carrying out the social responsibility.

Responding, the General Manager of the station, Alhaji
Abdullateef Adedeji, said the station would continue in its drive
in broadcasting responsibly and fairly balanced in its
reportage.

Adedeji also assured the commission that the management of the
station, staff and all broadcasters of the station would continue
to uphold professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

NAN

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has called on all
broadcasting stations in the country to be fair, balanced and
ensure equity in the presentation of political programmes.

The Commission’s Zonal Director, Mrs Francisca Aiyetan made the
call on Monday during a sensitisation visit to the Management of
the Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation.

She said that the broadcast stations have the power to air
political programmes. According to her, broadcast stations cannot
be stopped from carrying political programmes, saying that
broadcasters are agents of the society, not politicians, but must
tread with caution. Adesanya, however cautioned broadcasters,
especially presenters against inflammatory and provocative words or
statements, urging them to rise above subjective mind-sets.

The NBC Zonal Director said as the fourth estate of realm, the
broadcasting stations must play their roles in the society by
holding public office holders accountable to the people.

She stressed the need for them to pay attention to issues
affecting the society and be guided by the code of conduct of the
commission in carrying out the social responsibility.

Responding, the General Manager of the station, Alhaji
Abdullateef Adedeji, said the station would continue in its drive
in broadcasting responsibly and fairly balanced in its
reportage.

Adedeji also assured the commission that the management of the
station, staff and all broadcasters of the station would continue
to uphold professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

NAN