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Ismail Abdulaziz
Dec, Thu, 2024

Information minister to discuss FG’s tax reforms at Kaduna NIPR AGM

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By Folasade Akpan

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, will be the Guest Speaker at the 2024 Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Public Lecture.

The Chairman, Kaduna State Chapter of the institute, Mr Haroun Malami, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

According to him, the minister will deliver a paper entitled “Tax Reform: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance.”

Malami, who stated that the AGM/public lecture is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, added that the choice of the theme for the 2024 event was informed by the controversy generated by Federal Government’s tax reform bills submitted to the National Assembly (NASS).

He said as part of its responsibility to the public as an institute, the chapter felt the need to intervene in the conversation by providing a platform that would promote dialogue and better understanding of issues of national importance.

The chairman also stated that Prof. Mustapha Muhammad, the Head of Accounting Department, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, would be the Lead Discussant.

He added that Human Rights Activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, Prof. Cosmas Eze of Mass Communication Department, ABU Zaria, and Prof. Hauwa’u Yusuf of Kaduna State University would be panellists to further discuss the issues thrown up by the paper.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

Philip Daniel Yatai
Nov, Mon, 2024

General News

Broadcasters want policy to guide ethical, responsible broadcasting

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By Emmanuel Mogbede

The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) on Monday in Abuja emphasised the need for a National Information Policy as a foundation to guide ethical and responsible broadcasting across the country.

Mr Ismail Sani, Vice-President (North-Central Zone), of the SNB, in a statement, said that such policy would ensure consistent and fair dissemination of accurate information to the public.

He said it would also ensure equal access to reliable information across regions of Nigeria, including rural areas.

“It will also promote media independence balanced with accountability to support the industry’s role in national development,” he said.

Sani said that the SNB, at its recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Lafia, resolved to collaborate with government bodies, regulatory authorities and private sector partners.

He said the essence was to advocate for priorities to create a broadcasting environment that would serve public interest, support national development goals and uphold the integrity of the Nigerian media on local and international platforms.

“While recognising the risks associated with the profession, the SNB called for stronger security measures to protect broadcasters, including physical security, for those working in challenging or high-risk environments.

“The SNG also called for cyber-security measures to protect data and infrastructure from digital threats, safeguarding the integrity of information,” he said.

He reiterated SNB’s commitment to welfare and continuous professional training programmes to equip broadcasters with skills in emerging technologies, ethical journalism and industry best practices.

Sani assured Nigerians that the society would pursue welfare initiatives aimed at supporting broadcasters’ well-being, enhanced job security and improved working conditions to promote motivation and long-term dedication to the profession.

He appealed to government at all levels to provide appropriate incentives to media houses to ameliorate the cost of energy that had forced some broadcasting stations to reduce hours of transmission.(NAN)

Edited by Ephraims Sheyin