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Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says misinformation, disinformation and fake news are the catalysts that erode confidence between the government and the people.
Idris, who stated this on Tuesday in London, urged foreign media organisations to balance their news reports on Nigeria in line with the fairness principle of journalism.
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The minister spoke during a visit to the Bush House headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister, Rabiu Ibrahim said Idris met with the BBC’s top management, headed by Mr Jonathan Munro, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the BBC News and Director of the BBC World Service.
The statement said the Minister’s visit to the BBC was part of a bridge-building and cooperation efforts between the government, and foreign and local media houses, adding that at the meeting, Idris canvassed fostering understanding as a key element in driving development.
‘’The media plays an indispensable role in shaping the right narratives, fostering understanding, and driving development, and as such, it is incumbent on media houses with global reach to deepen their understanding of the socio-political, economic, and cultural characteristics of the societies they report on”, Idris said.
He also underscored the vital role the BBC plays as a longstanding narrator of the Nigerian political journey.
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Idris said one of the key challenges amongst youth in Nigeria and the world over is the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, stressing that the challenges hinder progress and erode trust between the government and the people.
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