2027: IPCR boss urges youths to shun hate speech, fake news

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has urged Nigerian youths to reject hate speech, misinformation, and intolerance as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. This was announced during a two-day training programme organised by the IPCR for members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns, and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders.

The programme aims to equip over 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leadership, and fact-checking skills to contribute to peace and national development, and to expose them to emerging threats associated with misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information ahead of the 2027 elections.

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