KPID West Sumatra Awarded UNP As A Broadcasting Care Institution In 2023

Padang– The Indonesian Regional Broadcasting Commission (KPID) of West Sumatra granted an award to Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) as a Broadcasting Care Institution during the KPID West Sumatra Awards ceremony in the Truntum Hotel Ballroom, Padang, on Thursday, 8/12. The event themed “Integrity Broadcasting for Quality Elections” was attended by the representatives from KPI, regional leaders, and heads of relevant agencies in West Sumatra, as well as media leaders and broadcasting professionals from the region.

Broadcasting institutions receiving recognition are those demonstrating integrity and quality in broadcasting, particularly on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Furthermore, a good broadcasting institution uplifts local wisdom and contributes to enlightening and educating the nation in political matters, as emphasized by Robert Cenedy, SH, MH, Chairman of KPID West Sumatra.

The Governor of West Sumatra, H. Mahyeldi Ansharullah, stated that, “This award is a positive activity and an important moment for broadcasting professionals in West Sumatra. Through this recognition, we acknowledge and appreciate the winning institution as one that provides information truthfully with innovative and educational content.”

After receiving the award, Prof. Ganefri, Ph.D., the UNP Rector, emphasized, “UNP remains dedicated to its role as a public institution actively involved in broadcasting, committed to delivering high-quality educational information through the Office of Public Relations and Protocol Services and other units within UNP through engaging content on social media. This commitment extends to the active participation of lecturers and students across various local and national media platforms, contributing by disseminating research findings and providing public service in capacities such as observers, speakers, and panelists.” On that occasion the Rector was accompanied by the University Secretary, Dr. Erianjoni, M.Si.

This is the second award received by UNP, as in 2021, UNP Rector Prof. Ganefri, Ph.D, was also honored by KPID as an Inspirational Figure in Caring for Broadcasting in West Sumatra. (Er/UNP Public Relations)