The Federal Government has requested that journalists and social media influencers avoid assisting terrorists and bandits in disseminating their information through media activities.
Alh. Mohammed Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known during the Arewa Media Summit organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, held today Monday in Kano.
The Minister stated that the media play a crucial role in strengthening unity, resilience, and positive hope among the populace.
He also warned that the spread of fake news and unsubstantiated information on social media could threaten national cohesion and public trust.
In his remarks, Mallam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz said the summit was organized to strengthen dialogue between the government, the public, and the media.
He also called on social media users to verify the authenticity of information before posting, especially ahead of the 2027 elections.
He further revealed that over 100 APC media aides were trained before the summit, alongside the launch of the "Gani Ya Kori" initiative to showcase major developmental projects executed by the federal government and northern state governors.
In his own address, the Governor of Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, called on other states to emulate his program of creating SSR and SR reporters, through which he has deployed over 150 youths to ministries, agencies, and local governments to improve government information dissemination and public awareness.