Our Correspondent
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, has urged broadcast stations in the state to create operation manuals for guiding programme production.
He gave the advice during an interactive session with Broadcast Station Managers’ Forum in his office recently.
This contained in the press statement signed by the Director Internal Affairs of the Ministry Malam Usman Bello
Dantiye explained that the manual not only serves as a guide for programme production but also gives each station a unique identity.
He pointed out that the absence of these guidelines has led to a lack of innovation in programming, with many stations adopting similar styles for political and magazine programs.
Highlighting the need for professionalism, Dantiye emphasized that stations should not only have a manual but also provide staff with a broadcast code and ethical instruments.
He stressed the importance of promoting responsible journalism to preserve human dignity through close supervision and monitoring of program productions.
The commissioner disclosed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf administration’s plans for media interventions, including training and subventions to support both public and private radio stations.
He expressed Governor’s appreciation for private broadcast stations’ contributions in providing employment to youth and promoting government policies.
Dantiye announced the governor’s approval to reconstitute the Media Advisory Committee to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between media stations and the ministry.
He further disclosed that government plans to develop a comprehensive record of all media stations in the state for stakeholders, especially advertisers seeking information.
In this regard, all broadcast stations are expected to register with the ministry by obtaining and filling out specific forms.
The Chairman of the Broadcast Station Managers Forum, Prince Daniel
Aboki, and members expressed commitment to ensuring professionalism in programme development and production.
Aboki pledged the support of all broadcast stations for government innovations and policies geared towards uplifting standard broadcast stations’ programmes and commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the innitiatives.
Dantiye also met with Radio Political Program Producers, advising them to protect human dignity in line with religious, cultural norms, and professional ethics.
