Consul General Brian Browne

U.S. Consulate in Lagos

Mr. Browne established the tone and direction of the election program in his opening remarks on the first day of the Lagos workshop.

≥The responsibility you assume is a large and sober one indeed. As we look forward to the upcoming elections, your media organizations must objectively analyze and report on the views of the candidates in the elections, and report fairly on what the public sees as the issues of the day. Much depends on it. No less than the well being of Nigeriaπs democracy lies in this balance.≤

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