ORAN Raises Alarm Over Exploitation of Nigerian Media Owners by Consultants, Calls for Direct Corporate Engagement
The Online Reporters Association of Nigeria (ORAN) has raised concerns over what it described as the growing exploitation and marginalisation of Nigerian media organisations by consultants and middlemen, accusing them of controlling access to advertising budgets and media support meant for publishers. The association said the development has left many media organisations struggling financially despite their critical role in promoting businesses, reporting government activities, and strengthening democracy. Speaking on behalf of the association, ORAN President Adegbola Tijani appealed for calm among journalists and media owners, assuring members that the association would engage government agencies, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and other stakeholders to address the issue. ORAN Accuses Consultants of Hijacking Media Budgets According to ORAN, consultants initially engaged to handle corporate communications and reputation management have gradually become...