President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday night said Nigeria should lead Africa in creating a media industry that would tell the good stories of the continent.
Mr. Jonathan spoke at the launch of a television station --EbonyLife TV -- at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was represented by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku.
"Nations must grow a media industry to tell their stories and showcase their talents; Nigeria, being the giant of Africa, must take a leadership position in this quest.
"Our greatest stories lie in our creative industry, and the president is prepared to support this to the last letter," he said.
The president gave the assurance that some other private television stations would be established as soon as the process of digitalising broadcast media was concluded.
"The future of Nigeria rests on the private sector, and we will continue with the reforms in the private sector and the media.
"We are creating a new fund for the media and creative industries, such that will further assist the industries," he said
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