The Borno State Government has voiced its growing concern over the escalating misuse of social media platforms and their potential ramifications for security, advocating for the enactment of legislation to govern online content.
Speaking in Maiduguri on Friday, the Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Poverty Alleviation, Sayinna Buba, noted the urgent need for rules and regulations to effectively address insecurity and foster good governance within the state.
He highlighted the specific challenges the Borno State Government is encountering with social media, particularly TikTok, due to the rapid dissemination of fabricated and misleading information that generates unnecessary distractions for security agencies.
Buba implored social media users, especially young people, to diligently verify information before sharing it and to promptly report any harmful content that could undermine the state’s ongoing efforts to recover from over a decade of insurgency.
He further emphasised the significance of digital literacy skills in enabling individuals to critically evaluate online content that poses a threat to both national security and social order.
The Commissioner asserted that legislation, rather than relying solely on technological solutions, is paramount in holding digital platforms accountable for the content they host.
