Communication

Use Radio to highlight values in African culture, tradition- Veteran Journalist

By Web News 343

By Bolanle Adesida

On the occasion of this year’s World Radio Day, professionals in the industry have been urged to take advantage of the uniqueness of Radio broadcasting to propagate the revival of enduring peace and social integration, known among Africans. 

A Veteran Radio Broadcaster and Former Deputy General Manager, Programmes with the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, OGBC, Mr Busayo Olaifa gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta. 

Mr Olaifa said it was necessary for key players in the sector to put forth their best efforts during this era of globalization, with a view to highlighting values in African culture and tradition in the overall interest of the society.

Other ardent listeners, including a village Head, Chief Akeem Talabi and Mrs Omolara Ayedun acknowledged the pivotal role of radio in educating, informing and entertaining the populace and encouraged broadcasters to live up to expectations as agents of change in society.

Every February 13th marks World Radio Day and the theme for this year’s celebration is “Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating.”

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Communication

World Radio Day: NUJ Urges Radio Broadcasters to Pursue Peace, Stability

By Web News 699

By Morenike Tony-Esan

As the nation grapples with challenges borne out of scarcity of naira notes and fuel price hikes, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone B southwest states urged broadcasters in the radio stations across the country, to ensure that the medium of communication is deployed to promote peace and stability.

The Vice-President of  NUJ, Zone B, Mrs Ronke Afebioye -Samo, in a press statement to commemorate the 2023 World Radio Day said, this year’s world radio day anniversary is significant as its theme anchors on Peace, she, therefore, urged Journalists in Radio stations to work towards promoting peace among the citizenry in discharging their duties.

Her words: “As we mark World Radio Day today, with the theme, Radio And Peace, l urge our colleagues in this veritable platform of communication to promote peace and stability in discharging their duties. 

Radio is a very instrumental and impactful medium of communication. It is very effective in reaching the grassroots. Besides, radio’s advantage in being accessible to virtually all classes of society makes it very useful for promoting development messages, policies and plans. 

World Radio Day is an International Day celebrated on Feb.13th of every year as decided by member states of UNESCO and adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2012.

Radio was adjudged a mass media reaching the widest audience and a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity.

Radio as a low-cost medium was specifically made to reach remote communities and vulnerable people, offering a platform to intervene in public debate, irrespective of people’s educational level.

The WRD is celebrated to preserve the timeless medium and create awareness of the importance of radio.

Radio stations shape public opinions and frame a narrative that can influence domestic and international decision-making processes.

We, therefore, urge our colleagues to leverage on the advantages of the radio to promote peace, especially during a time like this when our dear country is witnessing challenges of fuel scarcity and price hikes, including scarcity of naira notes which have led to protests and dissatisfaction from some quarters in the country.

It is pertinent that we use our medium to disseminate messages that will bring succour and calm the frayed nerves of our people.

I also congratulate all broadcasters in the Nigeria radio industry and felicitate them on this important celebration,” she said.

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Entertainment

Stakeholders Task Radio Broadcasters on Objectivity

By Web News 1010

A veteran journalist and former Director-General, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, Mr. Wale Idowu has renewed the call on media personnel to imbibe training and re-training for efficient service delivery.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ilesa, on this year’s World Radio Day, the former OSBC DG described radio as the most effective information tool for the masses, hence operators of radio stations should ensure objectivity and accuracy in their programmes.

Mr. Idowu also advised broadcasters to place professionalism and social responsibility above commercialisation in the discharge of their duty.

In his contribution, a management staff of a private radio station in Ile-Ife, Mr. Adebola Abdullahi said he could not do without listening to the radio every day for information, education, and entertainment.

Mr. Abdullahi who appreciated the contributions of broadcasters and owners of radio stations to democracy and national development appealed to the federal and state governments to support the media.

Other listeners stressed the need for the government to license community radio stations to further inform and educate the people at the grassroots.

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