CEMESO, IFEX Train Journalists On Digital Autonomy And Fact Checking

Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) and IFEX have trained journalists on Digital Autonomy and fact-checking to combat disinformation, misinformation and support the integrity of information in Nigeria.

The training session which took place recently at Eucharistic Heart Of Jesus, Ikeja, Lagos is a step-down training of an initial Train the Trainer programme held in two phases and had journalists, fact-checkers, and human rights defenders in attendance.

Speaking at the one-day training, Dr. Akin Akingbulu, Executive Director of CEMESO, emphasized the importance of building journalists’ capacity in the digital era.

CEMESO, IFEX Train Journalists On Digital Autonomy And Fact Checking

Dr Akingbulu warned that misinformation can erode democratic systems and citizens’ rights, stressing the need for resilience in combating these challenges.

The training aimed to empower journalists with the tools and skills needed to uphold media independence, freedom of expression, and the integrity of information in the digital era, ultimately promoting democratic values and human rights in Nigeria.

Participants were equipped with open-source tools for fact-checking as part of the program, enabling them to verify information and hold sources accountable.

The training session was also designed to encourage journalists to explore the knowledge whilst promoting a wider network of fact-checkers and disinformation fighters in Nigeria.