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Kaduna online Publishers move to tackle fake news



The maiden Public Lecture and Award Presentation by the Arewa Online Publishers Association is underway in Kaduna to address fake news and promote ethical standards for overall good of the society. 

With the theme: 'The Role of New Media in Nation Building', the lecture will be delivered by renowned Professor Umaru Pate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) at Arewa House Banquet Hall, Kaduna tomorrow being Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Some distinguished great Nigerians and Corporate Organizations who have made outstanding contributions to nation building would be honoured at the epoch-making occasion.

The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir
Usman is the Royal Father of the Day while the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-rufa'i is the Chief Host.

The Association with its headquarters in Kaduna , is a cream of seasoned Journalists who operate Online Media platforms across the 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, ABU Zaria, Professor Ibrahim Garba has thrown his weight behind the public lecture on. The VC made the pledge when  he received the leadership of the association who paid him a courtesy visit to during the week.

Professor Garba, urged the group to ensure that they place professionalism at the center of all they do and also join hands with every meaning stakeholders in fighting the menace of fake news which he said is gradually eating deep into the fabrics of the Nation.

He commended the association for coming up with the initiative and for playing host to the public lecture, which according to him, would help in making the public understand the positive aspect of using the social media for national development.

According to the schedule, Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the event, while the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, will be the Royal Father of the day.

General Coordinator of the Association, Chief Dominic Uzu, who led a delegation to the office of ABU VC  to update him on the event expressed appreciation over the VC's kind words of encouragement and support.

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