President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed concerns about the negative impact of social media on society and called for regulation.
Speaking at an event in Lagos, he emphasized the importance of accurate information for national development and criticized the dissemination of fake news on social media.
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Tinubu highlighted the need for reliable data in policy formulation and decision-making, stressing the role of evidence-based discussions for effective governance.
“The social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do not understand that once the send button is hit, there is a potential to reach millions of people around the world which is capable of causing a great danger not just in the society but even unintended consequences to the individuals that are receiving information which may include security of life.
“As citizens become more interested in governance, it is the government’s obligation to ensure that engagement with citizens springs with shared agreement on what the truth is, what is real and what is not,” he said.
