2. Please permit me to start by thanking you for honouring our invitation today. We have invited you here today for two main reasons:
ii) - To seek your continued support, while welcoming constructive criticism, as we continue our Next Level journey.
issue will suddenly disappear, but we also didn't think it will get worse, which is what it is now.
i) Independence of the @nbcgovng from political interference in the exercise of its regulatory powers, particularly with respect to the issuance and withdrawal of broadcasting license.
- Upward review of fines from N500,000 to N5,000,000 for breaches relating to hate speeches, inciting comments and indecency
- Upgrade of breach of political comments relating to hate speeches and divisive comments to ''Class A'' offence in the Broadcasting Code.
iii) Recruitment of more monitoring staff for the NBC. At the moment, there are only about 200 Staff monitoring about 1,000 radio and
television stations.
v) Enhancement of welfare packages of @nbcgovng staff to avoid their compromise in the line of duty
Such monopolies are crumbling everywhere in the world and Nigeria cannot be left out.
12. I thank you for your kind attention
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