NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION (NBC): National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has condemned in strong terms the demolition of Yinka Ayefele’s Music House housing the Fresh FM (105.9FM), Ibadan by the Oyo State government on Sunday morning.
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The Director-General of NBC, Ishaq Midibbo-Kawu, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin, said the demolition was a worrisome development and did not speak well of the state government.
The structure, “Music House, †reportedly valued at N800 million and which had been in operation for 10 years, was demolished in the early hours of Sunday.
The property is owned by a popular musician, Yinka Ayefele.
Mr Modibo-Kawu said: “The development is worrisome because for all it is worth, the broadcast outfits are playing a big role in reducing unemployment, especially in this situation where many young Nigerians are idle.
“They also play social, informational, educational and entertaining roles in the society.
“Such development does not speak well of the government and has a negative effect on the nation, especially at a point when more broadcasting outfits are influencing the social space in the country.
“In this case particularly, there are so many issues that can be weaved up negatively by people.
“We hope that as we move forward, we will be able to find a solution to the situation,†Mr Modibbo-Kawu said.
The director-general said when the NBC got hint of the demolition, he made some contacts with some people in the state.
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Mr Modibbo-Kawu said he could, however, not stop it.
The NBC boss promised to set up a meeting with the state government on finding a way forward on the issue.
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