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Defence - September 8, 2024

Social Media Seminar: Army warns youth to avoid spread of harmful, deceptive contents

 

 

 

Stanley Ihedigbo

 

 

Commander, Nigeria Army Training Centre, Major General Lukman Omoniyi, has warned Nigeria youth to avoid the spread of harmful or deceptive contents that could undermine social harmony and stability which he said are usually with severe consequences.

Speaking at 36th Social Media Seminar, organised by Nigerian Army Department of Civil-Military Affairs with theme; ‘Harnessing social media for national security and development”, he highlighted the critical role of the Nigerian youths in fostering national security.

He encouraged participants to utilize the positive effects of the social media platforms to support the Nigerian Army’s non-kinetic operations and by extension, enhance community inclusion.

In his welcome remarks, the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Nosakhare Ugbo reiterated that the seminar was aimed at addressing the intricacies of social media in a volatile security environment.

He emphasized the need for youths to use social media platforms to foster national security and combat fake news.

He then expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja for his unwavering support in making the event a success.

Resource persons who delivered lectures at the event, include; Dr Ehiz Odigie and Dr Ibrahim Hamza who spoke on leveraging the use of social media for enhanced national development, and understanding the criticality of social media for the promotion of national security.

The event which was considered a big success, drew its highlights from well structured interactive sessions which featured a dialogue among military personnel, security agencies, and other participants.

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