Nigerians have expressed dissatisfaction with the video and sound quality of President Bola Tinubu’s first Presidential Media Chat, aired on Monday by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Prior to the broadcast, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced that “all television and radio stations are requested to hook up to the broadcast.” However, viewers reported grainy visuals and muffled audio during the broadcast, with some channels linked to the NTA also reflecting these issues.
Displeased Nigerians took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share their frustrations.
David Offor, tweeting as @DavidsOffor, wrote, “In 2025, NTA needs to improve in sound and visual qualities!! This is the national TV of the largest black nation in the world o 😉”
#AsiwajuOladimeji (@AsiwajuOladimej) said, “Privatize NTA. Enough is Enough!”
Tosin.X (@Dontee_) noted, “TVC obviously recorded the interview with their own camera. This is better than the nonsense NTA is showing. Please switch your TV or YouTube to TVC guys.”
Ridwan Oke (@Ridwanullahii) added, “Only TVC has a good recording of the Presidential Media Chat. We thought NTA was back. Mtcheew.”
Others, like Man of Letters (@Letter_to_Jack), declared, “NTA is a disgrace to this country. They should be scrapped.”
Daniel (@DanielWhalee) commented, “What did NTA digitise abeg? With this poster coloured pictures and transistor radio sound.”
Meanwhile, during the live broadcast, President Tinubu defended his decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing it as a necessary step to secure the nation’s finances.
“I don’t have any regret in removing the fuel subsidy. We cannot spend our generation investment,” Tinubu said. “We have no choice. Otherwise, we are headed for the slippery slope… financial disaster, not just for us but our children.”
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Despite the President’s explanations, the poor quality of the broadcast overshadowed the intended impact of the media chat, sparking calls for reforms within the national broadcaster.
Adeleke Damilola (ACTION) is a versatile content writer with expertise in news writing and a seasoned media professional and broadcast specialist. Currently serving as News Editor for DNews Info, Damilola is also the CEO of the ACTION brand, committed to shaping lives and establishing a legacy of excellence for present and future generations.
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