Media Outlet Channels Television Date of first publication 05/12/2024 Date of Latest Change 23/11/2024
2. Editorial Mission
2.1. Editorial Mission Statement
The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.
Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?
YesProvide that statement here.
The establishment of Channels Television as a news Station was in response to the yearning of Nigerians for a TV Station that will among other things:
Give an alternative medium of communication to the government and its policies, and hold public officers accountable to the people;
Accommodate opposing views;
Inform and educate the general public on how they are governed, as well as educate them on their civic responsibilities to the state;
Uphold the ideals of balanced reporting, objectivity, fairness and the right of the individual to be informed.
Committed to presenting the news with proven facts
Airing divergent views, irrespective of differences and circumstances.
Airing News that affects Nigerians.
Ensuring we give the people a voice
Give an alternative medium of communication to the government and its policies, and hold public officers accountable to the people;
Accommodate opposing views;
Inform and educate the general public on how they are governed, as well as educate them on their civic responsibilities to the state;
Uphold the ideals of balanced reporting, objectivity, fairness and the right of the individual to be informed.
Committed to presenting the news with proven facts
Airing divergent views, irrespective of differences and circumstances.
Airing News that affects Nigerians.
Ensuring we give the people a voice
Is that statement posted online?
YesWhat is the URL where it is published?
https://www.channelstv.com/aboutus/