Tinubu to Social Media Influencers: Verify before posting, Use your influence to Foster Unity, Not Division

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to take charge of the country’s digital transformation by using new media as a catalyst for national progress, unity, and economic empowerment.

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The president stated this while addressing participants at a national summit on Digital Media and Democracy held in Abuja. Tinubu, while speaking on the theme of the summit, “Unveiling the Central Role of New Media in National Development”, commended the youths for their innovation and drive, describing them as active builders of the nation’s future.

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President Tinubu, while making reference to the growing influence of digital platforms, stated that new media had become more than just a tool, stressing that it is now central to the country’s civic life, economic advancement, and political inclusion. “Across Nigeria, young people are demonstrating ingenuity by building platforms, creating vibrant online communities, and shaping public discourse,” he stated.

He also urged digital entrepreneurs and content creators to use their platforms for nation-building by creating employment, promoting unity and countering misinformation.

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President Tinubu said, “Verify before you amplify. The youth should ensure their digital actions reflect national values such as honesty, compassion, discipline, and patriotism,” he added.

He also cited the ongoing investments in broadband expansion, cybersecurity, and the National Digital Fund. He added that his administration was working to make internet access a basic right and to create a policy environment that would nurture startups and innovation while removing regulatory obstacles.