Information minister Mohammed Idris urged Nigerians to come together against misleading narratives, fabricated misinformation, and outside influences aimed at threatening the nation’s unity.
Idris made the call during a visit from a delegation of the National Open University of Nigeria, led by vice-chancellor Olufemi Peters, as stated on Wednesday.
“Nigerians must unite to eliminate false narratives regarding our nation.” It is our duty to convey the truth and represent Nigeria’s image. False information can split countries, and we must prevent that from occurring in ours.
“Nigeria and the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu are dedicated to enhancing media and information literacy as a means to foster truth, unity, and national progress,” Mr. Idris stated.
The minister emphasized the significance of shared responsibility in tackling the proliferation of false information and fake news, highlighting that misleading narratives have extensive effects on national unity, peace, and the country’s reputation.
He commended the NOUN for what he characterized as its outstanding contributions to fostering open distance learning and dedication to organizing the International Media and Information Literacy Institute. He mentioned that the IMILI certification would take place in November 2025 during the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Mr. Peters praised the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation for allowing it to take on the role of hosting IMILI.
He recognized the minister’s backing and the federal government’s allocation of a ₦250 million grant to aid the Institute’s growth
