Ahead the 2027 general elections, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa has tasked journalists and social media influencers to prepare themselves with necessary media tools to tackle fake news, misinformation and dis-information.
CDD gave the charge on Monday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital during a two-day workshop on Ethical Reporting and Countering Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate (MDH) ahead of 2027 general elections.
Chioma Iruke, CDD’s Programme Officer, stated that the pro-democracy and think-tank advocacy group organised the training to reduce the spread of fake news and misinformation during the political era and prevent their impact on social cohesion and peace.
She charged members of the fourth estate of the realm to equip themselves with available media tools to fact-check information, photographs, videos and even press statements to help the society get true news.
Newsbuka reports that the workshop brought together over 70 media practitioners and focused on deepening their understanding of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
During the event, participants were refreshed of journalism ethics, responsible reporting, and practical verification techniques to ensure accuracy before publishing or sharing information.
The advocacy group, pushes for free and fair elections, human rights, civil participation and stronger institutions in Nigeria.
CCD Tasks Journalists, Social Media Influencers on Responsible Reporting
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