The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has condemned the Zamfara State Government for ordering the shutdown of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Gusau, and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN’s Pride FM for allegedly violating government order and journalism practice.

The NBC in a statement signed by its Director-General, Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, urged the security agencies to ignore the call to restrict staff of the affected stations from conducting their legitimate duties.

The NBC said it has clearly notified the State Government of the gravity of the illegality and requested it to expeditiously reverse the directive and apologize to the people of the State.

It also urged the Security Agencies to ignore the call to restrict Staff of the affected Stations from conducting their legitimate duties.

The Commission further emphasized that it will resist any attempt to cause a breach of law and order anywhere through the misuse of the broadcast media in Nigeria, before, during and after the 2023 national elections.