Yobe: Governor Buni urges media professional on reporting truth

Yobe: Governor Buni urges media professional on reporting truth

By: Yahaya Wakili

Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN has tasks media to use there profession to communicate truthfully, explain policies clearly, listen to citizens and strengthen public confidence.

Governor Buni made this known today while declaring open a one day Yobe Media Summit, “Harnessing Digital Tools For Community Impact and Engagement,” at NEDC Events Center, GGC Damaturu.

Ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Mohammed Goje, FRSH . He said digital technology has transformed how citizens receives information, express their views, engage government and participate in public affairs.

“Your role goes beyond photographs, press statementse and social media posts, occupy an important space between government and the people.” Governor Buni said.

“This summit addresses practical contemporary issues, including the effective use of digital tools for community engagement, women and youth participation in media, fake news and disinformation, algorithm literacy, responsible content creation and the measurement of social media impact.

According to Governor Buni, over the last seven years, our administration has remained guided by the philosophy of continuity and consolidation, building on established foundations while expanding development across our 17 local government areas.

“I also encourage our media assistants to develop deeper knowledge of particular sectors rather than every body attempting to communicate everything, and our people live in wards, villages and communities, and many communicate most effectively in languages they understand and through institutions they trust.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Home Affairs, Culture and Information, Hon. Abdullahi Bego said the media landscape was evolving rapidly due to advances in communication technologies and the expansion of social media platforms.

Bego further maintained that government had recently organised a workshop in Kano for media aides to the governor and other political appointees, where participants were trained on the effective use of social media.

Yobe: Governor Buni urges media professional on reporting truth