The President, who received a delegation of the Nigerian Union of Journalists led by Mr. Chris Isiguzo at the State House, said:
“As I look to the next four years, I will remain committed to a safe and secure nation; creating an inclusive and diversified economy; and a governance system that is free of corrupt practices. In all these areas, we will remain transparent in implementing our policies.’’
President Buhari urged members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists to support the government in devising a means to control the spread of false information, warning that those who “create alternative reality’’ on social media are steadily eroding the credibility of journalism.
“Your profession today is undergoing a fundamental shift. For better or worse, the digital space is now becoming the major outlet for ‘news’. This space is difficult to regulate and police. In many instances, the participants in this medium are not trained or professional journalists.
“The stories they present are neither factual nor true. However, through the digital platform, they are able to reach millions and create an alternate reality in their minds. I am sure you will all agree that the biggest threat to the sustainability and credibility of your profession is the uncontrolled and unregulated news platforms operating in the cyber space,’’ he said.
According to the statement made available to Naija News by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President noted that some misleading information in the social media were created and posted by people who lived outside the country.
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