NBC Condemns EFCC’s Invasion of Enugu Radio Station

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has expressed utter dismay at recent invasion of Urban Radio 94.5 FM, Enugu by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) during a live Radio show, titled, “Prime Time”.

The action was condemned in a statement issued yesterday by Director, Public Affairs, NBC, Susan Obi.

The incursion was purportedly to arrest the programme’s presenter, Favour Ekoh. Obi berated EFCC saying its action tantamount to 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.

“While the NBC appreciates the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in sanitising the country of financial crimes, 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,” the statement said.

Equally the commission expresses heartfelt apologies to the listening publics, the people of Enugu State, and the entire broadcast industry for the incident.

It also implored the general public to be law abiding while the law takes its course.

 In addition, NBC enjoined media professionals to continue upholding ethical standards, while discharging their responsibility.