BON Partners Nigerian Army To Combat Fake News

The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has pledged to
partner with the Nigerian Army to sensitise citizens on issues of
fake news and hate speeches before, during and after the 2019
general elections.

The alliance was formed when the central working committee of
the organisation, led by its acting chairman and vice chairman, Sir
Godfrey Ohubunwa, paid a courtesy visit on the chief of army staff
(COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, on Thursday, 31st
January, 2019, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

In a statement by the director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier
General Sani Usman, he said, Sir Ohubunwa lauded the Nigerian Army
under the leadership of Gen Buratai for success in the fight
against Boko Haram terrorists in the Northeast region and expressed
satisfaction with the ability of the Army to protect the
territorial integrity of the nation.

He further encouraged the COAS never to get dispirited over
unnecessary distractions, maintaining that the Nigerian Army had
done a lot for the unity of the country.

He further reiterated that BON believes very strongly that they
can partner with the Nigerian Army especially in combating fake
news, adding that they want to help publish the right information
and also be strategic in information dissemination and
management.

In his response, the COAS, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, said he was
glad to receive the team and appreciated their immense contribution
towards peace and national development.

He described their work as very noble and important, as
elections in Nigeria are always associated with violence.

He assured that the Nigerian Army would fully support and
cooperate with the BON in that regard.

Climax of the visit was a one-minute silence observed in honour
of officers and soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in
maintaining peace in parts of the country.