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    NBC Warns Broadcast Media Against Secessionist, Terrorist Agenda

    National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has cautioned broadcast media to be wary of interest groups seeking to destabilise the country.

    Balarabe Ilelah, director general, NBC, who dropped the caution, highlighted the activities of secessionists in the South and the impact of kidnappers, bandits and terrorists across the country, urging the media to downplay content that could threaten peace.

    Ilelah made this known while addressing chief executive officers of broadcast stations from the North West and North East in Kano.

    He also lamented the surge in social disorder, which he said is fast metamorphosing into crimes and conflict.

    He regretted what he considered the unfortunate role of broadcast media in promoting the prevailing tension.

    He urged broadcasters to consider public interest first in their programmes and news contents, saying the NBC will resist attempts by any group to destroy the country.

    He also reminded the executives of the terms and conditions they signed with the commission before receiving operating licences.

    He said: “As professional broadcasters, we have the responsibility to cautiously weigh the impact of our content on the people. In times of crisis and emergencies, public interest must be the central focus. It is not a time for sensational reportage. Let us be wary of people who are hell-bent on destabilising the peace of the country and causing disaffection among its people.

    “The Nigeria Broadcasting Code is explicit on guidelines for coverage and reportage during periods of crisis, emergencies and conflicts. There is no gainsaying the fact that the 1999 Constitution has actually empowered broadcasters to report the daily factual account of events and issues, including holding the government accountable. But that should be exercised with civility.”

     

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