Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting sector to strengthen Nigeria’s information dissemination framework.
Idris, made the pledge yesterday during discussions with prominent broadcast and information companies at the ongoing National Association of Broadcasters, NAB, Show 2025 in Las Vegas, United States.
Besides, he said the Bola Tinubu administration remained committed to adopting cutting-edge technologies and acquiring state-of-the-art equipment for Federal Government media organisations to ensure effective service delivery.
“Strategic communication is essential to ensuring that the policies of the Renewed Hope Agenda reach the Nigerian people effectively”, he stated.
The Minister also highlighted the government’s plans to invest in upgrading facilities and replacing outdated infrastructure in radio, television and other media institutions.
According to the minister, this will improve the dissemination of credible, balanced and objective information to the public.
Idris, further said that the government would explore collaborations and partnerships that would allow local broadcasters to benefit from emerging technologies and industry-specific training opportunities.
The Minister had visited exhibitions showcasing hardware and software solutions during the event.
Items exhibited included broadcast antennas, transmitters and studio equipment which are pivotal for enhancing broadcasting capabilities.
NAN also reports that Thomas King, Chairman of KINTRONIC Laboratories and Enrico Vaccari, Chief Operating Officer of Axel Technology SRL, had expressed their organisations’ readiness to partner with the Nigerian government.
Gianluca Baccalini, Chief Operating Officer of System Engineering Solutions and Khiran Keerodhur, Chief Operating Officer of Thomson Broadcast, among others, also expressed commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s broadcasting landscape and regulatory agencies.
Idris, is leading a delegation of chief executives of agencies in his ministry to the NAB event.
The NAB show which has as its theme: “The Technology, The Trend, The Future” commenced at the weekend and will end tomorrow.
The forum is focusing on a range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud visualisation, creator economy as well as sports production and streaming. NAN
