Govt calls on citizenry to support radio
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Deputy communications minister Modestus Amutse says radio is an important means of informing the masses and has had a profound impact on society.
He made the remarks in commemoration of World Radio Day yesterday.
“We celebrate the significant role radio continues to play in informing, educating and entertaining communities globally. As we mark 100 years since its inception, we reflect on radio’s evolution, its profound impact on societies and its promising future,” Amutse said.
He further called on the citizenry to continue supporting the medium through advertising.
“We urge both the public and private sectors to maintain their support for radio stations through advertising, enabling them to fulfil their mandate of informing, educating and entertaining while upholding fact-based, high-quality journalism sustainably,” he said.
“Let us recognise and honour the enduring legacy of radio by appreciating its influence and looking forward with optimism to the future. Let us continue embracing the power of radio, allowing it to capture our imagination and keep us tuning in."
He made the remarks in commemoration of World Radio Day yesterday.
“We celebrate the significant role radio continues to play in informing, educating and entertaining communities globally. As we mark 100 years since its inception, we reflect on radio’s evolution, its profound impact on societies and its promising future,” Amutse said.
He further called on the citizenry to continue supporting the medium through advertising.
“We urge both the public and private sectors to maintain their support for radio stations through advertising, enabling them to fulfil their mandate of informing, educating and entertaining while upholding fact-based, high-quality journalism sustainably,” he said.
“Let us recognise and honour the enduring legacy of radio by appreciating its influence and looking forward with optimism to the future. Let us continue embracing the power of radio, allowing it to capture our imagination and keep us tuning in."
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