NBC Knocks EFCC over Invasion Urban RadioFM in Enugu

National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has expressed disappointment over the recent invasion of Urban Radio 94.5 FM in Enugu by the officials of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

NBC in a statement signed by Susan Obi, director, Public Affairs, said the action is regrettable, considering the impact of the broadcast media on the Society.

The Commission said that the invasion of the radio station by the EFCC is viewed as a violation of the professional ethics of Broadcasting especially on a live Broadcast.

The statement reads: “The National Broadcasting Commission received with dismay the invasion of Urban Radio 94.5 FM, Enugu, on Monday, October 14, 2024, by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) during a live Radio show, titled, PRIME TIME.

“The incursion, which was purportedly to arrest the programme’s presenter, Favour Ekoh, is viewed as 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, aggravated mass panic, and hysteria.

“The NBC, hereby, expresses heartfelt apologies to the listening public, the people of Enugu State, and the entire Broadcast Industry for the incident. NBC implores the general public, at this point, to be law-abiding, while the law takes its course.

“Media professionals are, also, enjoined to continue upholding ethical standards, while discharging their responsibility”.