Following the allocation of K10 million by the National Government to the National Broadcasting Corporation for the coverage of the 2022 National General Elections, the Electoral Commission has announced that NBC will be the official broadcaster of the 2022 National General Elections.
Information and Communications Minister Timothy Masiu, Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai and Managing Director of National Broadcasting Corporation Kora Nou signed the agreement yesterday at the Electoral Commission Headquarters in Port Moresby.
Mr Sinai said providing correct information to the people is an integral part of any government activities and NBC has been an important partner since the first national elections in 1977.
The coverage includes election awareness, updates, news and technical support.
“The Electoral Commission’s prime focus is to strengthen support and coordination with all stakeholders for an efficient and successful National General Elections this year,” Mr Sinai said.
“PNG Electoral Commission will continue to work together with NBC as the leading media communication partner with the rest of the media houses in covering this year’s election.”
Minister Masiu commended the National Government and the Electoral Commission for the foresight in appointing NBC as the official broadcaster for the 2022 NGE.
“I’m confident that NBC will not disappoint you and the people of this country as we always provide exclusive, conclusive and comprehensive coverage in the past NGEs and this coming election will be no exception,” Mr Masiu said.
“As part of our obligation, NBC will work with the Electoral Commission on voter awareness, publicity as well as other related election activities.”
“Our other major obligation is to provide election coverage materials to other PNG media outlets as well; we will not only keep the elections materials to ourselves but we will share with our media family to collectively provide regular and more detailed election information to our people,” Mr Masiu said.