The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has referred to as on Chinese media retailers to hitch forces with Nigeria and different worldwide companions within the battle in opposition to pretend information and misinformation.
Idris made this enchantment on Thursday, throughout the unveiling of a tv documentary titled “Traverse China with Me” on the China Cultural Centre in Abuja.
The documentary is a collaborative effort between the Nigerian Television Authority and the China Media Group.
Idris, in a press release launched by the Deputy Director of Press, Suleiman Haruna, identified the important position of media in guiding society, selling mutual understanding, and contributing to vital growth.
He confused that the partnership between Nigerian and Chinese media by way of this documentary is geared toward strengthening ties between the 2 nations by enhancing cultural and language change.
“The collaboration will have a positive impact on social affairs, economic development, and cultural advancement,” the Minister said, praising the efforts of each CMG and NTA in delivering correct information and significant programming.
He additionally confused the significance of balanced reporting, notably in showcasing progress and achievements that encourage hope for future development.
“The Minister indicated that the documentary, which goals to strengthen the connection between Nigerian tv stations and the Chinese media, is a part of efforts to reinforce the ties between the individuals of Nigeria and China by way of cultural and language change and fashionable communication channels obtainable in each nations.
“The Minister counseled the authorities of CMG and the NTA for his or her efforts in offering correct information and significant packages for the development of each nations. He stated the collaboration will positively impression social affairs, financial growth, and cultural development.
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“He restated the need for balance in news reporting, especially in highlighting progress and achievements and producing programs that inspire hope for future growth,” the assertion learn partly.
Idris identified that Nigeria’s youth inhabitants is vibrant and hardworking, striving to grab alternatives regardless of their challenges.
However, he famous that these challenges are sometimes exacerbated by the unfold of faux information and misinformation, undermining belief between the federal government and its residents.
The Minister urged Chinese media retailers to collaborate with Nigerian and worldwide counterparts to curb the destructive pattern of faux information.
He additionally referred to as on CMG to develop its media presence in Nigeria by incorporating native languages resembling Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and Pidgin, which might assist convey messages extra successfully and create employment and coaching alternatives for Nigerians.
“He referred to as on Chinese media retailers to hitch Nigeria and collaborate with worldwide counterparts to finish the destructive pattern and guarantee reliability and credibility within the unfold of data.
“The Minister also called on CMG to expand its media presence in Nigeria by incorporating more languages including Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and Pidgin to convey messages and provide employment opportunities and training for Nigerians,” the assertion added.
Speaking earlier, the Director for the Hausa Language at CMG, Kande Gao, highlighted the shut relationship between China and Nigeria, noting that each nations share a typical future.
Gao praised the collaborative efforts that led to the creation of “Traverse China with Me,” noting that this system has turn into notably common in Hausa-speaking areas of Nigeria.