In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, expressed the aforementioned statement.
Idris advocated for Nigerians to consistently uphold and prioritize the dissemination of factual information without any deviation.
It is imperative that we consistently assume a leading role in advocating for the dissemination of accurate and verifiable information. The promotion of anything that is counterfeit or inauthentic should be discouraged.
This is due to the potential consequences of anarchy and the resultant harm to individuals and their possessions. Furthermore, it is imperative to note that individuals are unlikely to desire the deterioration of their domicile, nation, or geopolitical entity due to the propagation of misinformation by certain individuals.
The condemnation of fake news should encompass all its various implications. I have asserted that exercising caution in our approach to navigating these circumstances is of utmost significance. The speaker expressed a desire to avoid the dissemination of false information commonly referred to as "fake news."
The Minister elaborated on the existence of individuals who utilize many platforms to disseminate reliable information, emphasizing the desirability and potential for emulation of such practices.
The speaker emphasized the need for a collaborative effort to address the issue of fake news while ensuring the preservation of individual rights, including the rights of the people, free press, and freedom of information.
The minister expressed Nigeria's intention to align with the policies and best practices endorsed by the international community in order to effectively address the proliferation of vendors disseminating fake news.