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Momodou
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 Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 12:43:45
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Foroyaa Editorial
WILL GRTS CONTINUE THE TREND?
FOCUS ON EDUCATION
Many Gambians are turning to satellite TV because of the type of programmes that are featured by the GRTS management. However those who were fortunate to watch their TV on Tuesday evening were happy to listen to the discussion between a panel of educationalists and the general public regarding the strategies that are necessary to address the drop in the quality of education and the performance of students.
This is what a state media house is meant for. It is meant to educate, inform, entertain and advocate for standards of best practice. The Gambia has developed a culture of artistic expression that is remarkable. Many people find it very easy to express themselves or perform drama. The songs, drama and other means of expression that have been adopted to combat HIV/AIDS confirm that the country has a reservoir of talent that has been waiting for progressive producers to tap and utilize for the common good.
Public services are meant for the public. Section 26 of the Constitution states that "Every citizen of the Gambia of full age and capacity shall have the right without unreasonable restriction to have access, on general terms of equality to public service in the Gambia."
Access to quality education, health, information and other services are fundamental rights. What is important is for the Radio and TV to serve as instruments for the public to express their opinions on the quality of services so that the policy makers will be informed accordingly.
GRTS needs to make a break and move more towards a non partisan approach to media management. It should be the mouth piece of every Gambian or non Gambian who wishes to contribute positively to the development of this nation and her people.
This is the way forward.
Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 024/2007, Feb 28 - March 1, 2007
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