NNPCL: Coalition Charges Arise TV On Journalism Ethics, Provide Balanced Reportage

…commends Tinubu, Kyari for reforms in oil sector

A coalition of civil society organizations, Nigerian professionals in the diaspora, and bloggers has accused Arise TV of biased reporting and misrepresentation of facts regarding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

The coalition expressed disappointment with Arise TV’s constant misrepresentation of NNPCL’s achievements, particularly in the areas of deregulation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and progress in the oil and gas sector.

The Coalition position is contained in a statement jointly signed by Abiye Tariebi, Director Policy Initiative and Development, Nigerian Professionals In Diaspora (NPID);
Olusola Akindele, Spokesman, Bloggers and Content Creators and Malam Aminu Kazaure, National Secretary, Coalition of Civil Society Organisation Against Corruption (COCSOAC).

“Accurate journalism demands fairness and objectivity, yet ARISE TV has consistently failed in this regard,” the statement noted.

The coalition praised the leadership of NNPCL’s Group CEO, Mele Kyari, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for their bold economic reforms and support for the oil and gas sector.

They commended Kyari’s efforts in transforming the sector, including the successful reopening of the Port Harcourt Refinery and the imminent reopening of the Warri Refinery.

The statement noted that these efforts are critical milestones in addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges, reducing dependency on imported refined products, and boosting the national economy.

The coalition urged Arise TV to uphold journalistic ethics by providing balanced stories, engaging stakeholders fairly, and avoiding the dissemination of skewed narratives.

The statement reads in part, “It is essential for media organizations to uphold the principles of truth and objectivity, as biased reporting can misinform the public and undermine national development. We urge ARISE TV to uphold journalistic ethics by providing balanced stories, engaging stakeholders fairly, and avoiding the dissemination of skewed narratives that do not reflect the realities of NNPCL’s achievements.

“As Nigerians and stakeholders in national progress, we reaffirm our support for NNPCL and President Tinubu’s administration. We call on all citizens to celebrate and encourage the efforts of Mele Kyari and his team in transforming the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

“The Coalition remains committed to exposing unbalanced reporting and ensuring that the truth prevails in the interest of national development.”