By Ochiaka Ugwu
Nigerian Government has called for greater international cooperation to tackle disinformation noting that challenges posed by it cannot be solved in isolation.
Nigerian Foreign Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar who made this Wednesday at the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN) Diplomatic/Security International Conference 2025 held in Abuja advocated support for capacity building in digital diplomacy for developing nations and more inclusive multilateral frameworks that acknowledge demographic diversity.
Tuggar also called for renewed commitment to Africa’s peace architecture where Nigeria continues to play a leading role through ECOWAS and the African Union.
Tuggar represented by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Mr. Alkasim Abdulkadir said one of the more pernicious threats facing diplomacy today was the rise of strategic misperceptions fueled not by misunderstanding alone, but by orchestrated disinformation, deepfake technologies, and hostile narratives.
Continuing, he stressed the need to move from reactive to strategic communication by projecting not only our policies but also our values, vision, and voice.
“As we navigate the uncertainties of this age, let us be guided not by fear, but by the firm conviction that diplomacy—when grounded in truth, driven by intelligence, and amplified by responsible media can restore stability to our world.
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