The Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria or NPAN is a professional body concerned with the regulation of
journalism in
Nigeria.
The President of the Association is
Nduka Obaigbena, a Nigerian journalist, columnist and founder of ''
Thisday'', one of Nigeria's national Newspaper.
The patron of the Association is
Chief
Chief may refer to:
Title or rank
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Sam Amuka-Pemu
Prince Sam Amuka Pemu (born 13 June 1935) is a Nigerian journalist, columnist and publisher, who founded the ''Vanguard'', Nigeria's leading newspaper, and was co-founder of ''The Punch'', the most widely read newspaper in Nigeria. He was born in ...
, a Nigerian journalist, columnist and founder of the ''
Vanguard '', Nigeria's leading newspaper, and co-founder of ''
The Punch'', most widely read newspaper in
Nigeria. The general secretary is
Mohammed Idris Malagi
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, the chairman, CEO and founder of
Blueprint Newspaper
''Blueprint'' is a Nigerian daily newspaper based in Abuja
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.
Roles
One of its major functions, is to investigate complaints against the press from the public and also to investigate complaints from the press about the conduct of people or organizations towards the press. NPAN acts as a buffer between the press and the public.
History
Attempts to establish this self regulatory body for the Nigerian Press started as far back as two decades ago with the establishment of the Ekineh Commission. The Commission, which was set up by a distinguished Nigerian attorney and sponsored by the General
Yakubu Gowon government, was intended to study the future of the Nigerian media.
However, this Commission never made its findings public, which defeated the purpose. Another attempt was made through the establishment of the Nigerian Media Council Decree No 59 of 1988. However, this attempt failed, largely because journalists were apprehensive concerning the seemingly undemocratic powers conferred upon the council.
References
Mass media in Nigeria
Professional associations based in Nigeria
Journalism in Nigeria
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