Section 12: Matters to be broadcast in external services

(1) There shall be established an arm of the Corporation which shall be responsible for external services.
(2) With respect to the external services of the Corporation, the following provisions shall have effect, that is-
(a) the Corporation shall broadcast programmes in the External Services to such countries, in such languages and at such times as the President may prescribe from time to time;
(b) the Corporation shall consult and collaborate with such ministries, departments and agencies of the Government of the Federation as may be specified by the President and shall obtain and accept from them such information regarding conditions in, and the policy of the Government of the Federation towards, the countries so prescribed and other countries as will enable the Corporation to plan and prepare its programmes in the External Services in the interest of the Federation.