People protest Transgender programming on DSTV

 

 

How many of you saw the emails circulating recently, asking people to send email petitions to the NBC for the cancellation of the programme that’s been advertised on DSTV’s TLC titled, ‘I am Jazz’? From what I understand, it’s supposed to be a reality show of sorts, following the life of a young transgender girl.  

Well, a sizeable number of petitions must have been sent in as the NBC has released a statement on this issue on their website, nbc.gov.ng. Continue to read it -

PRESS STATEMENT

TRANSGENDER PROGRAMME ON DSTV

The attention of the National Broadcasting Commission has been drawn to the concern shown by some members of the public about alleged plans by the TLC channel on the DSTV to begin airing a programme, I am Jazz, the story of a transgender child.

The Commission has since drawn the attention of the service provider to this concern and has received firm assurances that they will investigate, and if they confirm that the programme is indeed promoting undesirable ideas that would offend the Nigerian public, they would pull the plug on the programme.

The National broadcasting Commission has further assured Nigerians that as the regulator of the industry it will continue to safeguard Nigerian airwaves and ensure the peoples’ right to quality broadcasting.

The Commission also commends the concerned citizens that raised the matter for their constructive approach to the issue, stating that it is always ready to receive complaints from the public, and invited people to use the complaint facilities provided on the website of the commission, www.nbc.gov.ng, to report any unprofessional or harmful broadcast, which would help the Commission to properly regulate the industry for the good of society.

Signed:

Awwalu Salihu

Director, Public Affairs.