According to him, the broadcaster is always on trial, hence stations should engage veterans to assist in training and mentoring the upcoming ones to prevent experiential gap. The stakeholders advised that all stories must be facts-checked before going to press, while Advertising Standards Panel must vet political adverts. Former NBC Director General, Danladi Bako, advocated ethical reorientation towards ensuring that election results are verified before going to press. “We will vote for Buhari, but other candidates on the platform of the party were imposed on the people. This must stop, as Lagos must cease to be the personal political estate of one individual.

Source: The Guardian February 06, 2019 04:30 UTC