The Acting Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission , Prof. Armstrong Idachaba on Wednesday said all stakeholders, including the representative of NBC board, were involved in the reforms which led to the new Broadcasting Code.
Idachaba made the clarifications in a chat with reporters against the backdrop of allegations that the Minister of Information unilaterally imposed the code, especially the N5million fine for hate speech and other breaches. “The Sub-Committees are: Monitoring and Equipment Sub Committee Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa Chairman ; Hon. Kingsley Ndubuisi ; Shola Taylor ; Adeola Olumeyan e) Mr. Brian Rowan g) and Tony Uyah .
“It said willful repeat of infractions on three occasions, after imposing fines on a station, should lead to the suspension of licence. He said: “Consequently, the President gave his approval through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation directing the Honourable Minister to implement all the recommendations of the Onanuga Committee.”Independence of the NBC from political interference in the Enhancement of welfare packages of NBC staff to avoid their compromise in the line of duty.
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