R. Democrat International Nigeria

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Martin Elbe
Wolfsburg, Germany

Hi,
just received this e-Mail.
Martin

RADIO DEMOCRAT INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA

Apologies for the impersonal reply. we have had many enquiries, and 
are administratively overstretched at the moment so bear with us.

To the listeners who have sent in Reception reports, thank you very 
much, these have been forwarded to the technical department. Meanwhile 
we would request that if you are in touch with any Short Wave 
enthusiasts in Africa, and in particular Nigeria, via whom you could 
get reception reports to us we would be most happy to receive them.

**************** INFORMATION **********************

RADIO DEMOCRAT INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA


BACKGROUND
The commencement of broadcasting on June 12th 1996 was the culmination 
of  work, that has been going on for over a year, by Nalicon, 
spearheaded by Professor Wole Soyinka aimed at obtaining a SW facility 
to complement the activities of our sister radio station, Freedom 
Radio which has been in operation in Lagos, and its environs 
broadcasting on 99.9 FM for the past twelve months.

Many diplomatic, administrative and financial hurdles have had to be 
overcome but finally the long awaited means of communicating with the 
masses of oppressed Nigerians in the North, South East and West of the 
country has become available.

THE FIRST WEEK
The maiden broadcast was a speech by Septuagenarian Nationalist Leader 
and Nadeco chieftain, 
Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro of Nadeco. This was followed by an 
interview with Professor Wole Soyinka. RDIN has now completed a week 
of twice-daily, half  hour transmissions. We will shortly post a full 
list of the first week's transmissions along with some of the 
transcripts.

We are also working on making tapes available so that Nigerians in the 
diaspora who cannot receive the station will be able to enjoy 
highlights.

TIMES AND FREQUENCIES
Listeners can get Radio Democrat International, Nigeria between 07.00 
hrs and 07.30 hrs on 11,900 kilohertz in the 25 metre band in the 
Short Wave Frequency. The afternoon broadcast is on 15120 kilohertz in 
the 19 metre band on short wave. This is between 16.00hrs and 16.30 
hrs.

Although the signal is strongest in the West African subregion we  
have had reception reports  from Australia, Germany and the USA.


RADIO DEMOCRAT - AIMS

This radio station will provide an avenue for, nationwide 
dissemination of information to all Nigerians on a regular basis. 
RADIO DEMOCRAT WILL BE THE VOICE OF THE PRODEMOCRACY MOVEMENT, the 
voice for all patriotic and Nigerians concerned about democracy, human 
rights, the environment and the continuing misrule of the country.

We intend to use this medium to unite and mobilise the people of 
Nigeria in the struggle for democracy and good government.

We aim for a resolution to the current impasse related to the annulled 
elections by promoting nationwide peaceful resistance to the 
fraudulent transition program imposed on the nation to a degree that 
will force the military to accede to the peoples demand for immediate 
return to democracy, release of political prisoners and a recognition 
of the annulled election.

WE WILL
- Monitor and broadcast the truth about the state of the nation, using 
all major languages in Nigeria.
- Monitor and report the truth about the next planned set of elections 
which are likely to be as flawed as the recent elections
- Counter government lies and propaganda
- Keep listeners entertained with a mix of news, reviews, music, 
drama, humour etc.
- Encourage prodemocracy activists, and other concerned Nigerians to 
contact the Radio Station with, suggestions, views, comments, material 
etc.

WE NEED
Both Radio Freedom and Radio Democrat require broadcast material and 
funds to maintain a regular broadcasting schedule and the Radio 
stations welcome the submission of scripts, recordings any ideas and 
donations that listeners and supporters may have.

An urgent requirement is funding. A year of daily broadcasting can 
cost up to One Million US dollars. We are currently broadcasting only 
an hour per day to conserve funds. We would like to increase our 
broadcasting time as well as make sure there is a guaranteed 
broadcasting facility for the future.

Contributions can be sent to Nalicon USA or UK. The cheques should be 
made out to Nalicon Trust Fund and endorsed on the back with the word 
'Radio'.

WE URGE

ALL PRODEMOCRACY GROUPS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH RADIO DEMOCRAT, TO KEEP 
US INFORMED OF YOUR ACTIVITIES, SEND US FEEDACK AND COMMENTS AND TO 
LIAISE WITH US IN MAKING SURE THIS STATION CONTINUES TO BE THE 
AUTHENTIC VOICE OF THE PRODEMOCRACY MOVEMENT

CONTACT DETAILS

NALICON UK
EMAIL: nalicon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Post: PO Box, 9663, London SE1 3LZ
Fax:  (44) 171 403 6985) 

NALICON USA
EMAIL: nalicon@xxxxxxxxxxx
Post: PO Box 175, Boston MA 02131
Fax: (1) 617 364 7632


STAY TUNED

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