WAIYA URGES POLITICAL PROGRAM PRESENTERS TO PROMOTE DECENT LANGUAGE IN MEDIA
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has called on political program presenters in the media, particularly those on radio stations, to promote the use of refined language in their political programs.
The Commissioner made this call when the Kano State state Radio Political Programmes Presenters Forum paid him a courtesy visit in his office.
Comrade Waiya emphasized that political program presenters have a crucial role in ensuring that their guests use decent language without resorting to insults or disrespectful remarks.
He assured the delegation that the government would include them in a special program designed to provide training aimed at enhancing their skills and professionalism.
The Commissioner also reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting the Forum's welfare, enabling its members to continue serving the public effectively.
He added that their cooperation is vital in curbing the use of abusive language in political discussions while clarifying that this does not imply an end to political opposition.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Kano State Radio Political Programmes Presenters Forum, Abdullahi Muhammad Wali, stated that their visit was to congratulate the Commissioner on his appointment.
He also assured the Commissioner of the Forum's commitment to supporting efforts to promote the use of refined language in political programs.
Abdullahi Wali further appealed to the government to assist their forum particularly in providing training for its members.