By Samuel Luka
Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, has urged Nigerian broadcasters to place premium on verification, accuracy and responsible reporting in the face of rising misinformation and disinformation.
Mohammed gave the charge on Monday in Bauchi at the 3rd Annual Conference and induction of new members of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, SNB.
The Governor, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Auwal Jatau, said in an era where manipulated content can travel around the world in seconds, credible broadcasting has never been more important.
He spoke at the conference themed: "Responsible Broadcasting in an Election Year: Countering Misinformation, Promoting Peace and Strengthening Democracy," which had media gurus and broadcasters in attendance.
Among those present were Prof. Umaru Pate, President of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, and Mrs. Motunrayo Alaka, Executive Director and CEO of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ.
"I urge practitioners to continue placing premium on verification, accuracy and responsible reporting, and to maintain a clear distinction between facts, analysis, commentary and opinion," Mohammed said.
The Governor commended the SNB for sustaining a democratic process through which its members renew their leadership, noting that the conference will feature the election of a new Executive Council.
According to him, leadership transition is one of the clearest tests of the strength and maturity of any institution.
"I therefore commend the society for sustaining a democratic process through which its members can renew their leadership," he said.
Mohammed urged members to use the meeting to reflect on achievements, confront emerging challenges, strengthen professional bonds and chart a responsible course for broadcasting in Nigeria.
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