The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) has emphasized the urgent need for a National Information Policy as a foundation to guide ethical and responsible broadcasting across Nigeria.
In a statement from the office of Ismail Sani, Vice President ( North Central zone) of Society Of Nigeria Broadcasters (SNB), the society added “Such policy would ensure the consistent and fair dissemination of accurate information to the public, equal access to reliable information across all regions of Nigeria, including rural areas, media independence, balanced with accountability to support the industry’s role in national development.”
Rising from its National executive committee meeting in Lafia, Nassarawa state, the SNB expressed readiness to collaborating with government bodies, regulatory authorities and private sector partners to advocate for this priorities aimed to create a broadcasting environment that serves the public interest, support the nation’s development goals, and upholds the integrity of Nigerian media on both local and international platforms.
While recognizing the risk associated with the profession, SNB called for stronger securities measures to protest broadcasters, including physical security for those working in challenging or high risk environments as well as cyber security to protect data and broadcasting infrastructure from digital threats, safeguarding the integrity of information.
The SNB reiterated its commitment to the welfare and continuous professional training programs to equip broadcasters with skills in emerging technologies, ethical journalism, and industry best practices.
The society m, in the same vein assured that it will pursue welfare initiatives aimed at supporting broadcasters well being enhancing job security and improving working conditions to promote motivation and long term dedication to the profession.
The body appealed to governments at all levels to provide appropriate incentives to media houses to ameliorate the unbearable costs of energy that has forced some broadcasting stations to reduce hours of transmission.
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