Nigeria and Finland are set to strengthen bilateral and multilateral media relationships through Voice of Nigeria (VON) and Finland’s Public Broadcasting Service, Yle.
Director General Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Baba Jibrin Ndace and Her Excellency Sanna Selin, the Finland Ambassador to Nigeria stated this during a courtesy visit by the management staff of Voice of Nigeria to the Finnish Embassy in Abuja.
Content sharing and media exchange
Mallam Ndace underscored the importance of collaborative content development and media exchange between Finland’s Public Broadcasting Service, Yle and Voice of Nigeria, aimed at promoting positive narratives and enhancing development-oriented communication between both countries.
“Content sharing and media exchange are vital tools for promoting mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and development communication between Nigeria and Finland,” Mallam Ndace stated.
The Director-General assured the Finnish delegation of VON readiness to broadcast Finland’s developmental milestones in its eight existing languages, English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Fulfulde across terrestrial and digital platforms globally.
He also disclosed that the organisation is set to begin broadcasting in Mandarin, further expanding its global reach.
Deepen Cooperation with VON
DG VON, FINISH AMBASSADOR TO NIGERIA
In her remarks, the Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Her Excellency Sanna Selin, appreciated the DG and expressed her readiness to deepen cooperation with VON in advancing mutual media interests.
Ambassador Selin identified Nigeria’s economic potential and rich cultural heritage as key areas of comparative advantage that align with Finland’s socio-economic engagement priorities.
“In this era of misinformation and fake news, cooperation between public broadcasters like Yle and VON is crucial to ensure accurate, credible, and balanced information flows across borders,” Ambassador Selin noted.
DG VON AND FINLAND AMBASSADOR TO NIGERIA
Her Excellency, Sanna Selin, brings over 20 years of experience in foreign affairs, with her appointment reflecting Finland’s ongoing commitment to strengthening diplomatic and media relations with Nigeria.
