A member of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Segun
Olulade, has called on the Federal government to direct the
Nigeria Broadcasting Commission NBC to stop airing the
reality TV show, Big Brother Nigeria.
In a statement released today, Chairman, Lagos State House
of Assembly Committee on Health Services, Olulade, said the
show is not in anyway promoting African values. According to
him, the content of the show is aline to the values and
culture of Nigeria. His statement in part reads;
“We have culture and tradition in this country that we
must not allow to die. The Federal Government,
through the Minister of Information and Culture,
needs to reconsider the implications of Big Brother
Naija on our culture and youths. The content of Big
Brother Naija reality show is alien to our culture. This
show is contrary to the rich cultural values we are
trying to promote and bring to the front burner. It is
sad that our young children including adults are made
to watch such content. This kind of programme
promotes obscenity and immorality. We must not
encourage such if our hallowed cultural heritage
would be preserved. We cannot prevent our inquisitive
young ones from watching the obscene displays that
permeate the show. I think the Nigeria Broadcasting
Commission (NBC) should, without delay, stop this
programme if this government means business in the
promotion of our cultural values. The show does not
add any value to our education, social and economic
life. It is a big mockery of Nigerian culture and
tradition. I will want to urge all parents and guardians
to be on their guard and guide their children and
wards aright on what they watch on TV. The
implication of allowing the children to keep watching
this show can be negative. Our children should not be
allowed to be corrupt because this may affect their
future aspiration,”
