According to him, if nothing is done to support the media, especially state radio with the largest coverage, the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus will yield no result. “I as director General of the State Broadcaster have made many calls in and outside of government, nobody is taking interest except for the FUTA Corporation which gave us 10 bags of rice that has been used to cook for staff on duty. Mr. Howard recognized the efforts of the PUL, FrontPageAfrica and the State Radio LBS by making cash donation of L$50K each to support their work. “It is just to identify with these institutions that have done exceptionally well in information dissemination against COVID-19. He said, being a journalist he see the need to identify with colleagues and institutions in Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa May 02, 2020 12:19 UTC