Nigerian government don call on journalists and social media influencers make dem no give bandits and terrorists the kind publicity wey dem dey find, saying say responsible media practice dey very important to promote national unity and fight violent extremism.

The Minister of Information and National Reorientation, Mohammed Idris, make the call on Monday for the first edition of Arewa Media Summit wey the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment organise for Kano.

Idris talk say the media get important role to play for fighting violent extremism by promoting unity, resilience and hope, instead of amplifying the messages of criminal groups.

The minister talk say democracy dey grow well when government remain transparent, citizens dey participate responsibly, and the media dey do their constitutional work with professionalism, fairness and integrity.

E note say while digital revolution don change communication by turning every smartphone into broadcasting platform, e don also make fake news and disinformation spread fast, wey fit spoil national unity and public confidence.

Before that, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, talk say dem plan the summit to strengthen dialogue between government, citizens and the media through accountability, responsibility and ethical communication.

E talk say government get responsibility to provide timely and transparent information, while citizens should engage constructively and the media should serve as bridge between leaders and the public through factual and balanced reporting.

E urge social media influencers make dem use their platforms well by verifying information before dem post am and avoiding content wey fit cause division, especially before the 2027 general elections.

Abdulaziz also reveal say dem don train more than 100 APC social media communicators before the summit on how to effectively communicate government policies and achievements.