Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has expressed the need for the Federal Government to implement content censorship on social media platforms in Nigeria, emphasizing concerns about their misuse. Bago believes that introducing censorship measures would help combat the spread of fake news and encourage more objective reporting by practitioners of conventional journalism.<\/p>\n
These remarks were made during an event where the governor was decorated as the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Niger State Council. The call for social media regulation aligns with similar advocacy by political figures, such as Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n
Chris Isiguzo, the National President of NUJ, presented Governor Bago with an award, citing his exemplary leadership qualities and transformative initiatives in various sectors. The governor, appreciative of the recognition, stated that it sets a benchmark for his administration to continue its efforts towards the development and transformation of Niger State.<\/p>\n
Bago affirmed his belief in the vital role of journalism in shaping democracy in Nigeria, urging journalists to act as watchdogs of society while ensuring objectivity in their reports. His proposal for social media content censorship reflects growing concerns about the impact of misinformation and hate speech on digital platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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