FG to Collaborate with NASS, Media, Others on Cybercrime Act Review – Information Minister
The federal government says its arms are open to work with the national assembly, the media and other interest groups in the review of the cyber crime act.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated the government’s readiness after meeting with the US ambassador on Tuesday.
The Minister said the goal of the collaboration is to ensure the emergence of a law that reflects broad consensus and is acceptable to all parties involved.
Idris said the Tinubu Administration remains committed to upholding freedom of expression and press freedom as fundamental pillars of the nation’s democracy.
He emphasized that no democracy can thrive without an independent and vibrant media, reiterating the government’s recognition of the media as a critical partner in democratic governance.
“ We believe that journalism and the media are all integral part of democracy.
“There is no democratic experience that can succeed without the Fourth Estate of the Realm,”
The Minister also urged the media to exercise press freedom with a strong sense of responsibility and patriotism in the discharge of their duties.
The Minister pledged to continue to promote Media and Information Literacy in order to curb the spread and consumption of fake news, misinformation and disinformation.
The United States Envoy, Mr. Mills, described his discussion with the Minister as fruitful, particularly on issues relating to press freedom and the critical role the Ministry will play in the forthcoming review of the Cybercrime Act.
This meeting was the second official engagement between Ambassador Mills and the Minister on matters relating to press freedom in Nigeria.
