Fulani radio: NBC reacts to report of FG establishing station for herdsmen

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has denied recent media reports that claimed that it granted radio license to herdsmen,However, NBC said that the National Commission for Nomadic Education duly applied for broadcast license in furtherance of its objectives to develop and maintain nomadic education outreach programmes.DAILY POST reported that the Federal Government, during passing week confirmed the acquisition of an Amplitude Modulation radio broadcast licence, to reach herdsmen across various locations in the country.The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, stated this in Abuja during an interview with newsmen.

Adamu said the establishment of the radio frequency, was to end the perennial farmers-herders crises across the country.The Minister explained that the radio service would operate on frequency of 720KHz and would air in Fulani language.However, the NBC in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by an assistant director in the commission, Ekanem Antia, said all broadcasting stations must exercise restraint in the treatment of sensitive issues that could threaten the unity and stability of Nigeria.Specifically, the Commission enjoins broadcasting stations to take special note of the following provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, which emphasize peace and national integration.While upholding professionalism and observing global best practices, stations are further advised to treat potentially divisive issues with tact and sensitivity,” the NBC said.