The Minister of Information and
Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has warned Nigerians against the spread of fake
news, saying this could lead to another civil war.
The minister spoke on Tuesday in
Abuja at a two-day international conference with the theme “Democracy and
Disinformation: How Fake News Threatens our Freedom and Democracy in Nigeria.”
According to him, “Fake news is
the greatest threat to democracy and security in Nigeria as it plays a role in
the civil war in the country. Nigeria could not afford to fall victim to the
same circumstances that led to the war.”
“The government has been doing
its best in educating the public on the dangers of fake news through various
avenues. The ongoing infrastructure projects across the country like the
agriculture empowerment programs are part of government deliberate effort to
stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities. Every one of us must
verify information sent to them for authenticity before circulation,” Mohammed
said.
Also, the Director-General,
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, said that
the regulation of media stations by the commission was to protect lives and
property.
Kawu, who was represented by the
Director of Policy and Research in the commission, Mr Mujtaba Sada, said that
the regulation was necessary in order to protect citizens from the menace of
fake news circulation.
why is lai aka best lier of the term complaining they used the same tools against GEJ bein fake news. now that the tools is working against them is now calling the tools fake news lie is like a pregnacy that comes up gradually. so take heart and acept what you started.
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