NBC DG advises broadcasters on fair reportage during 2023 election

Broadcasters must guide electoral process to be free, fair, acceptable and always remember there is one Nigeria that belongs to all.

This formed part of the speech delivered by the Director General, National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Balarabe Shehu Ilelah at the sensitization forum on Political Broadcasting, with the theme: Towards a fair and responsible broadcast coverage of the 2023 general elections, held at the Eko hotels and suites.

Mallam Balarabe, advised broadcasters to be more professional in their discharge, especially when political campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections draw near.

He reminded heads of media organizations in Nigeria to avoid fake news, hate speech and be ready to give equal airtime to political parties

Representatives of Political parties, civil society organizations, security agencies, journalists and other relevant stakeholders were present at the event.