Broadcasting bill to be laid before parliament – Information Minister Designate

The Minister of Information Designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has announced that the Broadcasting Bill will soon be laid before Parliament.

The Minister Designate also emphasized the government's efforts to improve the working conditions and safety of journalists.

She stated, "We have provided comprehensive training in collaboration with our partners for over 140 journalists from different media houses nationwide.

Additionally, she said, the Ministry has been engaging with the police service, other security agencies, and the judiciary to handle matters involving journalists effectively and ensure accountability for those who attack journalists and media houses.

Information Minister Designate Fatimatu Abubakar said, despite the success, the government is concerned about the increasing attacks on journalists globally.

The Minister of Information Designate said the government will facilitate efforts to ensure that the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFFPIM) office in Ghana is properly set up.

So that issues pertaining to media sustainability when it comes to funding, there would be some form of support," the Minister Designate said.