The room for manpower development and training are often inadequate. What is the Current Situation of Publicly and Privately Broadcast Stations? The conditions of service of Journalists vary among the tiers of broadcasting. (1) Journalists working in Federal owned organs, have some challenges, however, they are sure of their monthly salaries and might be exposed to routine training. Their pensions are defined and on retirement, they are sure of payment of their pensions with minimal delays. Their working environments are often ideal. The turnover of staff is minimal and not erratic. (2) Journalists employed in the services of State owned Radio and Television are not luckier. Some are owed salaries running to months. They often lack the requisite tools to efficiently perform their duties. The turnover of Chief Executives is high. In some States, Politicians are appointed to run Radio and Television stations in preference to professionals. Non­salary benefits and training are often inadequate. (3) Privately owned Radio and Television stations. These stations are run strictly as commercial outfits without subventions from governments. The conditions of service are predicated by market forces. If the station does not make enough revenue from sponsorship and advertising sales, this is immediately reflected on non-payment of salaries. The owners of Private stations who are an entrepreneur must make some profits. Most private stations do not have adequate non-salary benefits and routine on the job training for working Journalists and staff turnover is often high. Unified Conditions of Service of the Journalist: How Realistic? The unified condition of working Journalists is quite realistic. It is therefore necessary to laud the pro-active attention of Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili on the need to have a more favourable condition of service for Journalists, workers under the umbrella of RATTAWU and also Culture. The ad hoc committee she set up to recommend an ideal working conditions of these workers have submitted its report to the Ministry but details of the report has not been made public. But, from the Minister's pronouncements, if committee's recommendations are adopted by the Federal Government, the