Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the need for stringent regulation of social media platforms to curb the spread of fake news, hate speech, and activities of anti-state groups in Nigeria.
Speaking at the iRepresent International Documentary Festival in Lagos, Mohammed emphasized that while he supports calls for social media regulation, it is not intended to suppress freedom of expression or muzzle dissenting voices. Instead, he argued that regulation is essential to ensure responsible and ethical conduct on these platforms.
Addressing the theme of the event, “Disinformation and Misinformation: The Media in the Age of Discontent,” Mohammed stressed the detrimental impact of unchecked misinformation on national security and democratic processes.
He warned against the use of social media by anti-state groups to propagate propaganda and incite public unrest, noting that this poses a serious threat to the stability of the country.
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