The Presidency has again expressed concern over the circulation of fake news and misleading information occasioned by the EndSARS protests aimed at causing social discontent and disunity in the country.
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, at a media parley with international journalists organized by Presidential Media Team at the old Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, condemned what he described as deliberate misinformation and incorrect reports by some international media outfits who reported the protests in some part of the country.
“There have been different kinds of reportage, particularly from the international media, some informed; some not quite informed and some downright incorrect.
“We just felt it was necessary to invite these international journalists so that we can share perspectives with them and it can condition their reportage positively, because if they have background information I don’t think journalists will set out deliberately to skew reports.
“At times, their reports end up being skewed because they do not have enough information.
“So, that is why we held this meeting so that the necessary background information that they can condition their reportage.
“There should be no end to engagements. We should continue to engage – engage with local journalists and engage with international journalists,’’ Adesina said.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, reiterated the commitment of the government to full implementation of the 5-point demand of youths occasioned by the EndSARS protests.(NAN)
