By Vivian Okejeme Abuja
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and strategies for the good of the nation.
Fagbemi said that various reforms and policy directions being introduced in all strata of national life are pointers to the sincerity of the Federal Government to make life more bearable for the citizens.
Speaking at the Abuja Social Media Summit on Wednesday, the AGF pointed that to enable government achieve the desired better Nigeria, all hands must be on deck in efforts to transform the country into a greater nation devoid of bickering.
The AGF explained that the theme of the summit ‘Harnessing the Power of Social Media for National Development’, was both apt and timely because it is an aspect of modernised communication that can make or mar a country.
According to him, social media platforms are buzzing in Nigeria because the government has guaranteed the freedom of speech.
They have also become veritable tools that our teeming youths are using to showcase their talents and also to make money.
“But we must realise the need for us to at all times demonstrate responsible citizenship while this government has continued to provide responsible leadership through many social safety nets it has provided over time.
“Just as they say that social media neither sleeps nor slumbers, we must watch our word! Weigh it before you utter it. For, once uttered, it cannot be retrieved.
“No individual should use his freedom of speech on social media to infringe upon the rights of another as it is fast becoming the order of the day.
“We must also be careful of what we say about our country. Political differences should not make us de-market our country on the international stage.
“Only unpatriotic citizens or leaders will choose to do so. Those who speak ill of their country to settle political differences should never have the opportunity to lead the same country at any stage.
“This government has demonstrated responsible leadership by allowing freedom of expression and will continue to do so.”
