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FG Canvasses Multi-stakeholder Approach On Social Media Content

by Henry Tyohemba
10 months ago
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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

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The federal government has called for a multi-stakeholder approach to address social media contents’ credibility.

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The minister of information and national orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this during a symposium with the theme, “Blogging, AI, and the Credibility of Social Media Content: A Hybrid Resolution Approach,” which was held at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) headquarters in Abuja.

The one-day event was jointly organised by the International Media and Information Literacy Institute, NOUN’s Mass Communication Department, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, and UNESCO.

It was designed to address the growing concerns over misinformation and credibility issues within social media and the role of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping online narratives.

Idris, represented by the director and acting permanent secretary of the ministry, Mrs Comfort Ajiboye, reiterated the government’s dedication to tackling misinformation and supporting initiatives promoting media literacy.

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While seeking a multi-stakeholder approach in addressing the credibility of social media content, the minister also canvassed the development of policies that would balance the freedom of expression with the need for factual and reliable information.

In his address at the event, the vice-chancellor of NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters, underscored the increasing influence of social media in shaping public discourse and emphasised the role of educational institutions in promoting media literacy.

Peters, represented by the deputy vice-chancellor (Academics), Prof. Chiedu Mafiana, highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia, government, and international organisations in tackling the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital age.

Peters later made a personal appearance at the event to reinforce the university’s commitment to addressing these critical media and information literacy challenges.

Attendees included media professionals, students and government officials.

The panel of discussion was moderated by the head of the Department of Mass Communication, Nile University, Dr Jacob Shagboar Suemo, and featured three panellists: the deputy director of Digital Media, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Qasim Olalere Akinretin; Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Baze University, Prof Abiodun Adeniyi, and a popular blogger and social media enthusiast, Malam Abdullahi O. Haruna.

The panellists represented a diverse range of expertise in media and engaged in lively debates and discussions, offering insights and recommendations for enhancing content credibility in the digital age.

They explored how blogging and AI reshaped content creation and dissemination and addressed the need for strategies to counter misinformation.

Among the key points raised were the role of bloggers and content creators in promoting responsible media practices, the ethical implications of AI tools in news dissemination, and strategies for ensuring transparency and accountability in online platforms.

The symposium ended with a call to action for stakeholder engagement in regulating and improving social media content quality, especially through AI.

 


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