The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned broadcast stations against airing materials that could incite citizens.
Balarabe Ilelah, NBC director-general of the commission , on Friday, said that the National Broadcasting Commission has observed, with concern, the misuse of the airwaves to propagate provocative material by different groups in some Broadcasting Stations in recent times.
He said that appreciating the need of educating, informing, and enlightening the public on issues bordering on the National Development, the Commission is advising broadcasters to be wise in the handling of News and Current Affairs programmes by exhibiting necessary professionalism.
The Commission also implored Broadcasters to advise guests and/or analysts on their platforms, not to polarise the citizenry with divisive rhetoric, in driving home their points and also ensure that every News/ Current affairs programme conforms to the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, while also taking their social responsibility requirements seriously.
Ilelah also listed some provisions of the NBC code, which broadcast stations should note, with regards to cautioning against remarks capable of causing disunity.
He added that every Broadcast Station is responsible for the content it transmits, and shall be held liable for any content in violation of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
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