“World Day”: Radio, Tool In Fostering Positive Dialogue For Change" - RATTAWU - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 14, 2020
The Lagos State Council of Radio, TelevisionTheatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU has described radio as atool that unite communities to foster positive dialogue for change.
The Union’s Chairman, Dare Durosinmi, spoke at a publiclecture organised by the union in Lagos organised in commemoration of the“World Radio Day” which is marked annually on February 13with thetheme: “The Importance of Radio Broadcast to the Society”.
The Chairman noted that radio conveys vital information andraises awareness on important issues; it is a vital way of informing, reunitingand empowering people.
Durosinmi added that radio could be used for conflictresolution, peace and provide security of lives and property.
Also, Director, National Broadcast Academy, Ajibola Abiola,identified the commercialisation of radio industry, poor funding and poorremuneration of staff working in the radio stations as some of the problemsfacing the industry.
In his remarks, a Deployment Editor with the BritishBroadcasting Corporation, BBC West Africa, Joshua Ajayi said there was need totarget more women and young people to listen to radio.