Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
… Urges support for state policing, media literacy
…Says Nigeria stronger when South-East is secure
By Steve Oko
UMUAHIA — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that fake news, misinformation and hate speech have become tools being exploited by criminal elements to fuel insecurity and undermine national unity.
Idris spoke on Thursday at the South-East Regional Security Summit held in Umuahia, Abia State, organised by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, in collaboration with the South-East Governors’ Forum.
The summit attracted governors from the region, senior military officers, lawmakers, traditional rulers, President-Generals of communities, religious leaders, civil society organisations, security agencies and other stakeholders.
Addressing participants, the minister said security could no longer be the sole responsibility…
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