The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID has urged journalists and citizens to take a stand against misinformation.
The centre issued the advisory on Wednesday during an event organised by Nigerian Fact Checkers Coalition with the theme ‘ Nigeria ‘s 2023 Election: Curbing Information Disorder’ in Abuja.
Caroline Anipah of Dubuwa Ghana appealed to journalists to call out anyone who spread wrong information while advising the public and civil authorities be accountable.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief information Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Esther Chibuike, noted that it is the responsibility of every stakeholder in the electoral process to stop vote buying and selling. She assured Nigerians of a hitch-free election in 2023.
Other speakers at the event were Director at Daily Trust Foundation, Theophilus Abbah, and the Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Garba Abari.
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