NBC apologises for EFCC’s invasion of radio station
by The Eagle Online · The Eagle OnlineThe National Broadcasting Commission has apologised to the broadcast industry, people of Enugu State and the listening public over the invasion of Urban Radio by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The apology was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs of the NBC, Susan Obi, on Monday in Abuja.
Obi said the Commission received with dismay the invasion of Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu on October 14, by operatives of EFCC, during a live radio show, titled: “PrimeTime.”
The statement said: “The incursion, which was purportedly to arrest the programme’s presenter, Favour Ekoh, is viewed as a violation of the professional ethics of broadcasting especially on a live broadcast.
“The approach for which the arrest was carried out is improper. This action is regrettable, considering the impact of the broadcast media on the society.
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“NBC differs with the manner of approach deployed by the anti-graft agency which could have led to public disorder, disturbance, aggravate mass panic and hysteria.
“While the NBC appreciates EFCC on fighting financial crimes, it hereby, expresses heartfelt apologies to the listening publics, the people of Enugu State, and the entire broadcast Industry for the incident.”
The NBC spokesperson implored the general public, at this point, to be law abiding, while the law takes its course.
Obi enjoined media professionals to continue upholding ethical standards, while discharging their responsibility.
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