Voice of Nigeria (VON) has announced a collaboration with Qatar Foundation in a bid to tackle the growing menace of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation in Nigeria.
The partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards promoting language, culture, and mutual understanding among nations.
This was revealed during a visit to VON’s Lagos office by a delegation from the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding, representing the Qatari literary award. Jibrin Ndace, the Director-General of VON, stated the significance of this collaboration in the fight against fake news during a media briefing.
Ndace highlighted the importance of robust partnerships in combating the proliferation of false information and promoting Nigerian culture. He reiterated VON’s commitment to President Muhammadu Buhari’s “renewed hope agenda” and stressed the necessity of seeking alliances to achieve this goal.
“In the area of the media, we are partnering with everyone willing to collaborate and add value to our efforts for a mutually beneficial relationship,”
