{"id":6199,"date":"2024-05-29T11:03:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T11:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=6199"},"modified":"2024-05-29T11:03:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T11:03:24","slug":"relook-at-implementation-of-right-to-information-act-media-general-ceo-tells-information-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=6199","title":{"rendered":"Relook at implementation of Right to Information Act \u2013 Media General CEO tells Information Minister\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Group CEO of Media General, Beatrice Agyemang, has called for a reassessment of the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act to enhance its efficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This call was made during a courtesy call on her by the newly appointed Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, at Media General\u2019s premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1-750x421.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1-1140x639.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Information Minister and her entourgae were warmly received by Beatrice Agyemang and other members of Media General\u2019s Management team. During discussions, while emphasizing the critical role the media plays in nation-building Madam Fatimatu Abubakar reiterated government\u2019s commitment to addressing challenges faced by journalists as well as enhancing their capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to her, \u201cwe cannot take the Minister of Information away from the responsibility to ensure that there is free press, that issues of safety of journalists are addressed. As a ministry, we are trying our best to introduce media support programs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1024x840.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1024x840.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-300x246.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-768x630.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-750x615.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1140x935.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her remarks, Beatrice Agyemang urged the Minister to evaluate the progress of media freedom in the country and consider revisiting the implementation of the Right to Information Act. \u201cEvaluate the achievements and challenges of media freedom in the country, it is very important that you do that\u201d Madam Agyemang stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added \u201cwe need to relook at the implementation of the RTI act. More awareness should be created to empower, especially journalists and the citizens to utilize it properly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-9d1be313e3403af1c84f23ce7f478b33 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftk6DbgeMNo?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minister Abubakar acknowledged the possibility of making modifications to the Act but encouraged media professionals to continue utilizing the existing procedures. She assured them of the government\u2019s dedication to improving the media landscape and supporting transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This visit is part of Minister Abubakar\u2019s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders in the media industry, aimed at fostering collaboration and addressing sector-specific issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions underscore the importance of continuous dialogue between the government and media organizations to promote a free and effective press, which is essential for democratic governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uploads.files.3news.com\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uploads.files.3news.com\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-29-at-07.21.52-1.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Group CEO of Media General, Beatrice Agyemang, has called for a reassessment of the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act to enhance its efficiency. 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