CP URGES BROADCASTERS TO CHAMPION NIGERIA’S IMAGE, PROMOTE CULTURAL HERITAGE
*“Project Our Country in Good Light” – Police Chief Tasks Media on Nation-Building, Responsible Storytelling* The Commissioner of Police has called on broadcasters and media professionals to deliberately project Nigeria positively and use their platforms to promote the nation’s rich cultural heritage, stressing that responsible storytelling is critical to national unity and global perception. *Key Highlights of the CP’s Charge* 1. *Positive Projection Over Negative Sensationalism* The CP noted that while constructive criticism has a place in journalism, the broadcast industry must balance reportage by amplifying Nigeria’s innovations, resilience, and cultural excellence. “If we do not tell our own story well, nobody else will do it for us,” he said. Every negative post or harsh commentary chips away at the country’s image and discourages foreign investment. 2. *Culture as a Tool for Unity and Development* Broadcasters were urged to prioritize indigenous ...
