President Muhammadu Buhari has approved wide ranging reforms in the broadcasting industry, including the licensing of online radio and television stations.

Lai Mohammed, Minister Of Information And Culture

Information and Culture, Minister of Lai Mohammed announced this in Abuja, when he received members of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, BON on a courtesy visit.

Mohammed was responding to a request made by BON for the review of the Broadcasting Code, adding that government is committed to repositioning the sector.

The Minister, who promised to carry along members of BON in the review of the Broadcasting Code, restated the commitment of the present administration to a free media. He also appealed to BON to partner with the government in the promotion of peaceful co-existence and cohesion in order to engender progress and national development.

In his remarks, the Acting Chairman of BON, Godfrey Ohuabunwa said that the re-appointment of the Minister was commendable because he brought life and great innovation to the broadcast industry during the first tenure of the administration.

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