The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has apologised to the broadcast industry, people of Enugu State and listening public, over the incursion into Urban Radio by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The apology is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs of NBC, Mrs Susan Obi on Monday in Abuja.
Obi said the Commission received with dismay the invasion of Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu on Oct. 14, by operatives of EFCC, during a live radio show, titled ‘PrimeTime’
“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.
“NBC differs with the manner of approach deployed by the anti-graft agency which could have led to public disorder, disturbance, aggravate mass panic andhysteria
“While the NBC appreciates EFCC on fighting financial crimes, it hereby, expresses heartfelt apologies to the listening publics, the people of Enugu State, and the entire broadcast Industry for the incident,” Obi said.
She implored the general public, at this point, to be law abiding, while the law takes its course.
Obi enjoined Media professionals to continue upholding ethical standards, while discharging their responsibility.