By Angela Oduche
As the world prepares to mark Global Media and Information Literacy Week from October 24 to 31, information officers in Anambra State have urged residents to verify information before sharing it to curb the spread of fake news, misinformation and misleading content on social media.
Speaking on the importance of the observance, the Director of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State, Mr Emmanuel U. Emmanuel, said the ministry had made significant efforts to ensure that Ndi Anambra received accurate and reliable information about government policies, programmes and activities rather than being misinformed.
Mr Ikegwuani explained that information officers were deployed across the 21 local government areas of the state to gather information from the grassroots and communicate government activities to the people.
He added that information officers were also present in the various ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), where they collected information on government programmes to keep residents informed of developments in the state.
Also speaking, an Information Officer in the ministry, Miss Chidimma Okoye, stressed the importance of media literacy in helping residents distinguish credible news from false information.
She advised the public to check the source of information, confirm its accuracy and rely on trusted media platforms before sharing news on social media.
Another Information Officer, Mrs Azuka Grace, called for responsible use of digital platforms, noting that everyone has a role to play in promoting information integrity.
Mrs. Grace urged social media users to avoid circulating unverified claims, sensational messages and misleading content capable of causing confusion or panic.
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The information officers called on residents of Anambra State, particularly young people, to embrace responsible information sharing by verifying news before circulating it, respecting differing opinions and promoting peace through credible information.
Angela is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.
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