The Informant247 held a one-day step-down training session on countering misinformation and promoting media literacy for its staff members.
The training, held on Monday, provided comprehensive knowledge on misinformation, fact-checking techniques, understanding information disorder, video verification, and the psychological aspects of fake news.
Adisa-Jaji Azeez, the Managing Director of The Informant247 and the facilitator of the training, highlighted the importance of the initiative, emphasizing the commitment made as an ICIR Fellow.
He spoke on the need to address the challenges posed by misleading content produced by political a tors and other individuals.
Adisa-Jaji stressed the significance of capacity building and staying updated with modern technology, enabling journalists and media representatives to detect and combat disinformation effectively.
Salihu Ayatullahi, the Editor-in-Chief, praised the facilitator for the valuable insights shared during the training.
He encouraged the staff to delve deeply into countering misinformation, emphasizing the crucial role it plays in upholding the integrity of information in the digital age.