The Voice of Nigeria (VON) has sought partnership with Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
in fighting, misinformation, disinformation, and fake news.
The Director-General of VON, Malam Jibrin Ndace, solicited the partnership when he paid a courtesy visit to the Commission on Thursday in Abuja.
Ndace also requested a strengthened partnership with the NCC in broadcasting positive Nigeria, Africa, and the NCC’s stories to the world.
“I am here to congratulate the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, on his appointment and also bring goodies to the table.
“Whatever you do, if you don’t tell your story, nobody will tell it for you, especially in this era of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news.
“So, we would like to partner with you in fighting misinformation, disinformation, and fake news.
“VON is the only public institution that broadcasts in eight languages: Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and Fulfulde, as well as in English, French, Arabic, and Swahili.
“Our mandate is to tell Nigeria and Africa stories; tell positive stories about Nigeria, Nigerians, Africa, and Africans,” Ndace said.
He stressed that, as D-G, he remained determined and focused on telling Nigerian and African stories in a deliberate, believable, and truthful manner.
Ndace added that Nigeria as a country is not perfect, but there are good and positive stories daily about the country that must be celebrated.
In his response, NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Mr. Abraham Oshadami, appreciated VON and Ndace for acknowledging the commission as an asset.
“The collaboration between the two of us will not be taken for granted.
“You have been telling our stories; now we have more opportunities for you to tell the story even more than before.
“We want to promise you that we will take this partnership very seriously at NCC,” he said.
Oshadami apologised to Ndace for the absence of the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, whom he said was on official assignment. (NAN)
