Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to investigate
why the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show is being shot in South Africa.
In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, Lai Mohammed said the NBC should
determine whether Multi-Choice, by shooting the show in South Africa,
has breached the Nigerian Broadcasting Code in any way, as well as the
issue of possible deceit, since the viewing public was never told that
the event would be staged outside Nigeria.
”As a country of laws, only the outcome of the investigation will
determine our next line of action,” he said.
Lai Mohammed said while concerned Nigerians have bombarded his office
with calls to complain about what they regard as an anomaly (of shooting
outside the country a show meant for Nigerians), they should remain
calm while the NBC investigates the issue and submits its findings.
