In Nigeria, responsible journalism risks being drowned out by misinformation - Babcock University VC
The President/Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ademola Tayo has urged media professionals around the world, and especially in Nigeria, to prevent the profession from being “drowned by the cacophony of disinformation".
Mr. Tayo, a professor of development education, who recently spoke at a dinner with members of the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN), a group of journalists who cover education issues in the print, online and broadcast media platforms in the country,” said the democratization of the media space through technology has had its upsides and downsides.
The Vice-Chancellor, who described journalism as a noble profession, said responsible journalists must come together to fight fake news, misinformation and misinformation.
He said: “Journalism is no longer the monopoly of one individual or institution. The choices, preferences and needs of the audience increasingly shape journalism. a passive recipient of information.In 21st century journalism, the public is now a community that plays an important role.
“Nigeria faces a number of socio-political and cultural challenges which are exacerbated by false and inaccurate information, as well as a weak economy. Unfortunately, efforts to promote factual and accurate information necessary for development are n hardly achieve the desired results.
“Media professionals must be very careful and take seriously the issue of disinformation or fake news, or present any information from online sources as credible without verification. Otherwise, responsible journalism risks being drowned out. in the cacophony of misinformation.”
The researcher added that current realities have shown that journalists are at risk of being manipulated by those he describes as "actors who go beyond public relations ethics and accountability in attempting to 'mislead or bribe journalists to spread misinformation by applying the concept of an anonymous source in reporting.'
Sample of university management and reporters at the event."I'm worried, and I know that you are also worried that misinformation could cause errors of judgment, confusion and poor choices on the part of citizens, especially when they do not have the skills m necessary media to evaluate the content. This could have disastrous consequences for the country's production and consumption levels,” he added.
Mr. Tayo said that for journalists to discharge their constitutional duties conscientiously and effectively, they "must continually equip themselves with the current knowledge and skills necessary to carry out accurate election reporting, and be acutely aware of their duty to reduce speech hatred and incitement to violence that often occurs in an electoral environment."
The EWAN chair reacts
In his reaction, EWAN President Mojeed Alabi said the association was committed to empowering its members with the skills to engage in responsible journalism.
Mr Mojeed, who also used the avenue to promote patriotism among young...
The President/Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ademola Tayo has urged media professionals around the world, and especially in Nigeria, to prevent the profession from being “drowned by the cacophony of disinformation".
Mr. Tayo, a professor of development education, who recently spoke at a dinner with members of the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN), a group of journalists who cover education issues in the print, online and broadcast media platforms in the country,” said the democratization of the media space through technology has had its upsides and downsides.
The Vice-Chancellor, who described journalism as a noble profession, said responsible journalists must come together to fight fake news, misinformation and misinformation.
He said: “Journalism is no longer the monopoly of one individual or institution. The choices, preferences and needs of the audience increasingly shape journalism. a passive recipient of information.In 21st century journalism, the public is now a community that plays an important role.
“Nigeria faces a number of socio-political and cultural challenges which are exacerbated by false and inaccurate information, as well as a weak economy. Unfortunately, efforts to promote factual and accurate information necessary for development are n hardly achieve the desired results.
“Media professionals must be very careful and take seriously the issue of disinformation or fake news, or present any information from online sources as credible without verification. Otherwise, responsible journalism risks being drowned out. in the cacophony of misinformation.”
The researcher added that current realities have shown that journalists are at risk of being manipulated by those he describes as "actors who go beyond public relations ethics and accountability in attempting to 'mislead or bribe journalists to spread misinformation by applying the concept of an anonymous source in reporting.'
Sample of university management and reporters at the event."I'm worried, and I know that you are also worried that misinformation could cause errors of judgment, confusion and poor choices on the part of citizens, especially when they do not have the skills m necessary media to evaluate the content. This could have disastrous consequences for the country's production and consumption levels,” he added.
Mr. Tayo said that for journalists to discharge their constitutional duties conscientiously and effectively, they "must continually equip themselves with the current knowledge and skills necessary to carry out accurate election reporting, and be acutely aware of their duty to reduce speech hatred and incitement to violence that often occurs in an electoral environment."
The EWAN chair reacts
In his reaction, EWAN President Mojeed Alabi said the association was committed to empowering its members with the skills to engage in responsible journalism.
Mr Mojeed, who also used the avenue to promote patriotism among young...
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