FG Honours Miden Systems Chair, Usoro, for Corporate Governance.
Brendan Innocent Usoro, with the Excellence in Corporate Governance and Business Integrity Award Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The federal government has honoured the Executive Chairman of Miden Systems Limited, Dr.
Usoro received the award yesterday at the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) National Summit on Curbing Fake News and Misinformation in the Nigerian Media Space, held in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, he warned that fake news and misinformation posed serious threats to national security, democratic stability, business confidence and peaceful coexistence, particularly as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
He raised concern over the growing misuse of artificial intelligence to produce fabricated audio recordings, manipulate videos and spread misleading information. According to him, misinformation has become a tool for damaging reputations, undermining businesses and creating social tension. “People use false information to de-market their political opponents, competitors’ products and services, and create tension in the polity,” he said. He urged Nigerians to verify information before sharing it, recommending independent fact-checking organisations such as Dubawa.
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