IPCR, Tomruk iHub Train Stakeholders to Shield Security Sector from Fake News
A two-day training program held last week in Abuja by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Tomruk iHub Multiverse, and DAFUDA aimed to equip media practitioners, civil society organizations (CSOs), community leaders, and government officials with the skills to combat fake news. This initiative comes amid growing concerns about the impact of misinformation on Nigeria’s security landscape.
Why it matters: “Fake news has been a major driver of insecurity in Nigeria,” said one of the facilitators David Akoji, director of special Duties and State Operations at the National Orientation Agency (NOA). “Fabricated stories about troop movements or ethnic tensions can incite violence and undermine trust in authorities.”
The training program focused on equipping participants with the ability to identify and address fake news circulating in Nigeria’s security sector, intelligence economy, and public service ecosystem. Organizers believe that empowering stakeholders with these skills will help safeguard information channels and promote national peace and economic progress.
“By empowering individuals to be discerning consumers of information, we can collectively reduce the spread of fake news that destabilizes communities and hinders progress,” said Job David Ayuba, founder and CEO of Tomruk iHub Multiverse.”
“By empowering individuals to be discerning consumers of information, we can collectively reduce the spread of fake news that destabilizes communities and hinders progress,” said Job David Ayuba, founder and CEO of Tomruk iHub Multiverse.
Know more: This training program highlights the growing recognition of the dangers posed by fake news in Nigeria. Aside from Ayuba and Akoji, the conversations were facilitated by other professionals including Odeyemi Olayiwole (CEO of Inspired to Lead), Lateef Sani (Audience Engagement Office at DUBAWA by Center for Journalism and Innovative Development) and Austin Aigbe (DebunkITNG).
Meanwhile, the participants were drawn from several organisations such as the Defense Headquarters, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Standards Organization of Nigeria, National Bureau of Statistics, National Judicial Institute, Plateau State Government, Ministry of Petroleum, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
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