Kaduna backs social media regulation

The Nigeria — Kaduna State>>> government, through its Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki>>>, has expressed strong support for stricter regulation of social media platforms. This stance follows findings from the Delimi PROSPER Project, implemented by Engaging Borders Strategic Development and Research>>> with support from the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria Programme>>> and funding from the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office>>>. The project's report identified digital platforms as significant drivers of conflict escalation and misinformation in Northern Nigeria>>>. Ahmed Maiyaki>>> emphasized the need to balance freedom of expression with responsibility, citing examples of regulated social media in democracies like the United States>>>. The government aims to counter harmful online narratives and promote peaceful coexistence, intensifying efforts to address misinformation and disinformation.