Tell Nigeria the truth: Information Minister Idris to broadcasters

Broadcast companies have been tasked by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, to use their extensive national reach to tell the truth about the real state of affairs in the nation.

According to him, residents should be reoriented through broadcast organizations toward peace, unity, and progress.

On Wednesday, the Minister delivered his remarks during the second day of his familiarization visit of ministries under his purview.

The minister at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) referred to Radio Nigeria as the best broadcast media company in the country and a well-known and reputable media brand in homes all over the nation.

He stated that Radio Nigeria has made incalculable contributions to national progress and democracy, as well as to educating and informing Nigerians and fostering collaboration among the nation’s diverse population.

The minister tasked Radio Nigeria with serving as a veritable platform for spreading to listeners throughout Nigeria and beyond the principles of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the achievements being documented under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He revealed that technology has always changed the game and is changing it much more in the twenty-first century. He noted that media companies like FRCN need to prioritize technology in order to compete in a crowded market.

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The Minister praised Voice of Nigeria (VON) for their efforts in connecting with audiences around the world and offering a forum for international discussion in eight major languages, all of which are essential for Nigeria’s reputation and diplomatic endeavors.

He mentioned that VON has achieved amazing advancements in order to increase its reach by deploying a large Rotatable Transmitter.

In order to make sure that Nigeria’s voice is heard and understood throughout the world, he urged them to employ cutting-edge technology to expand the reach of VON, particularly online.

The speaker declared, “VON will also serve as our veritable platform to promote to a global audience the ideals of our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the successes being recorded under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

The minister at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) noted that NAN is the country’s news distributor and a global distribution channel for positive news from Nigeria, and that it has made incalculable contributions to the visibility and reputation of our country abroad.

He claimed that NAN, by “serving as our bridge with the rest of the world, and bringing to global audiences our rich cultural diversity and our dynamic economy,” has been crucial in helping us express our national identity and ideals on the international scene.

The Minister was met by the acting managing director of NAN, Mr. Abduhadi Khalil, Director General of VON, Dr. Mansur Liman, Director General of FRCN, and Director General of Osita Okechukwu.