Religious, Media Leaders Mobilise Against Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Polls
Yemi Kosoko in Jos Religious leaders and media stakeholders have been urged to intensify efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in order to prevent
Religious and media leaders in Nigeria have come together to intensify efforts in combating misinformation, disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) ahead of the 2027 general election. This call was made at a workshop in Jos, Plateau State, organized by Alkalanci and the Institute for Media and Digital Innovation (IMDIL), aimed at building the capacity of Christian and Muslim leaders to identify false information and promote responsible communication.
The workshop highlighted the growing threat posed by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating deceptive media, which can easily mislead the public and fuel religious and communal tensions. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Integrated Security Fund (FCDO-ISF) West Africa has committed to supporting Nigeria in addressing these threats, with plans to expand the intervention to other states.
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