Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
The federal authorities has honoured the Executive Chairman of Miden Systems Limited, Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro, with the Excellence in Corporate Governance and Business Integrity Award for his dedication to moral management, transparency and accountable enterprise practices.
Usoro obtained the award yesterday on the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) National Summit on Curbing Fake News and Misinformation within the Nigerian Media Space, held in Abuja.
Speaking on the occasion, he warned that faux information and misinformation posed critical threats to nationwide safety, democratic stability, enterprise confidence and peaceable coexistence, notably as Nigeria approaches the 2027 common elections.
He expressed concern over the rising misuse of synthetic intelligence to supply fabricated audio recordings, manipulate movies and unfold deceptive data.
According to him, misinformation has grow to be a device for damaging reputations, undermining companies and creating social pressure.
“People use false information to de-market their political opponents, competitors’ products and services, as well as create tension in the polity,” he stated.
He urged Nigerians to confirm data earlier than sharing it, recommending impartial fact-checking organisations reminiscent of Dubawa. He additionally referred to as for improved coaching for journalists, wider entry to verification instruments and stronger collaboration amongst authorities companies, media organisations and know-how corporations.
He burdened, nonetheless, that efforts to fight misinformation should not undermine press freedom, freedom of expression or reliable criticism.
Speaking on Miden Systems, Usoro stated the corporate was established in 1997 and had grown from offering security and tools upkeep providers right into a diversified enterprise overlaying marine providers, logistics, facility upgrades and administration.
He attributed the corporate’s progress to high quality service supply and powerful shopper relationships, reaffirming its dedication to moral conduct, transparency and integrity.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Press Council, Dr. Dili Ezughah, stated the summit was organised to strengthen accountable journalism and equip media professionals to deal with misinformation forward of the 2027 elections.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, represented by his Special Adviser on Intelligence, Musa Likita, described faux information as a risk to nationwide safety and democratic governance, urging collective motion to forestall the unfold of false data.
Similarly, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, represented by Dr. Haruna Suleiman, referred to as for stronger editorial oversight, correct reporting and improved media literacy.
Other award recipients included Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule; General Christopher Musa; Mohammed Idris; Senator Emmanuel Bwacha; Barrister Obioma Success Akagburuonye; and Dr. Yakubu Barde, Federal Commissioner for Salaries, Income and Wages.
The summit ended with a name for stronger cooperation amongst authorities establishments, media organisations, companies and residents to fight misinformation, shield press freedom and strengthen public belief.
The summit introduced collectively media practitioners, authorities officers, company executives and different stakeholders to debate methods for combating misinformation and selling accountable journalism.
