FG Honours Miden Systems Chair, Usoro, for Corporate Governance

The federal government has recognized Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro, chair of Miden Systems Limited, with the Excellence in Corporate Governance and Business Integrity Award on Tuesday. The award ceremony took place at the Nigerian Press Council's National Summit in Abuja, which focused on curbing fake news and misinformation in the Nigerian media.

At the event, Usoro emphasized that fake news and misinformation pose significant threats to national security, democratic stability, business confidence, and peaceful coexistence. He pointed out that Nigeria's approach to the 2027 general elections amplifies the urgency of this issue. Usoro expressed concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence to create fake audio recordings, manipulate videos, and disseminate misleading information.

He stressed that misinformation is used to tarnish reputations, undermine businesses, and incite social tension.

The Nigerian Press Council's Executive Secretary and CEO, Dr. Dili Ezughah, highlighted that the summit aimed to strengthen responsible journalism and empower media professionals to tackle misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. The event drew government officials, corporate leaders, and media practitioners who engaged in discussions on strategies to combat misinformation while preserving press freedom, freedom of expression, and legitimate criticism.

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, echoed the concerns about the threat of fake news to national security and democratic governance. They emphasized the need for collective action to prevent the spread of false information. The summit concluded with a call for enhanced cooperation among government agencies, media organizations, businesses, and citizens to combat misinformation, safeguard press freedom, and bolster public trust.