akin akingbulu

Executive Director, Centre for Media and Society

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@renoomokri P no

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@SaharaReporters We

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey It was our pleasure.
Thanks to the CLEEN Team, my co-panelists and all the wonderful participants.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey I pause. Thanks.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey They should partner with civil society for continuous up-to-date capacity - building for journalists.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey They must provide fair and accurate reporting. The must fact-check and fact-check before publishing.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey Four: Working with technology companies to deal with false information.
I rest a little here.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey Three: Being transparent in its actions, including the provision of data to the public.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey And another big problem: it can cause a lack of trust for government.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey It makes the citizens to move at cross purposes.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey It helps generate scepticism among citizens.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey Causes fear and anxiety among the population.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey I pause on the second question.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey The NOA is a major stakeholder agency. It should be strengthened to fly higher.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey I think NCDC is trying. They have good social media presence.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey At the state level, Lagos is making good outing. It will be good if other states can also strengthen their efforts.

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@cleenfoundation @lanreipc @affi_bassey They all need to raise their game.
This infodemic is not something to tackled half-heartedly.