By Godswill Michael
The African Independent Television (AIT) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) have pledged to strengthen collaboration in promoting transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in the management of Nigeria’s public finances.
According to a statement on Thursday by Bede Anyanwu, Deputy Director, Strategic Communications Directorate of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, the Group Managing Director of AIT, Chief Marcel Anyalebechi, expressed the organisation’s readiness to work closely with the Commission to advance the principles and objectives of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007.
Anyalebechi made this known during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Mr. Victor Muruako, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
He commended the Commission for its consistent efforts in fostering transparency, accountability, and prudence in public finance management, emphasizing AIT’s continued commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen good governance and fiscal responsibility in the country.
“The Commission has continued to play a pivotal role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. AIT will continue to partner with the FRC to propagate these laudable efforts in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007,” Anyalebechi assured.
In response, the Executive Chairman of the FRC, Victor Muruako, expressed appreciation to AIT for its consistent and balanced reportage of national issues, particularly those relating to fiscal discipline and good governance.
He lauded AIT’s professional team—including Nancy Illor, Amaechi Aniekwe, Chioma Okolie, Adebayo Bodrin, and others—for their dedication and extensive coverage of the Commission’s activities, which, he noted, have helped enlighten the public on FRC’s mandate and achievements.
Muruako reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to working with the media to promote fiscal transparency, accountability, and responsibility across all levels of government.
The partnership, according to the FRC, underscores the critical role of the media in shaping public understanding of fiscal issues and ensuring that government institutions remain transparent and accountable in managing public resources.
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