The Federal Government has charged radio stations in the country to
uphold the trust of their listeners by shunning
fake news and ensuring that only credible and factual information is
relayed through their medium.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the
charge in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday to mark the 2022 World
Radio Day, which is observed every year on February 13 to highlight the
importance and relevance of radio.
In reference to the theme of the 2022 World Radio Day, which is ‘Radio
and Trust’, the Minister said radio stations in the country must
continue to work hard to maintain the trust of their listeners.
He said that in spite of the widespread use of social media and other
mass communication platforms, radio remains one of the most trusted
and accessible media in the world, especially because of its
unparalleled connection to the grassroots
Mohammed said the theme of this year’s celebration is both apt
and timely, as the nation moves closer to another general elections,
and urged all radio broadcasters to leverage on the trust the
listeners have in the medium to educate and sensitize the citizenry on
their roles and responsibilities in electing the right persons to
serve at the various levels of government.
”I am excited to note that some of the concepts to be discussed as
sub-themes center around the need to keep the medium credible,
engaging and receptive to new broadcast ideas, while creating better
opportunities for income generation and profit.
”On the part of the Federal Government, we will continue to pursue
the right policies, give the required support as well as provide the
enabling environment for the growth and successful operation of radio
stations in Nigeria.” he said.
