Usoro Warns of AI Misinformation Threats at Abuja Summit

Dr Brendan Innocent Usoro, executive chairman of Miden Systems Limited, was awarded the Excellence in Corporate Governance and Business Integrity Award at a national summit on misinformation held on October 28 at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The summit, organized by the Nigerian Press Council under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, aimed to address strategies against fake news as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.

Usoro warned that misinformation, particularly through artificial intelligence, poses a significant threat to national security, business confidence, and democratic participation. He urged Nigerians to verify information before sharing and recommended collaboration among regulatory bodies like the National Information Development Agency and the Nigerian Communications Commission to combat manipulated media.

Usoro also noted that Miden Systems Limited had suffered reputational damage from false reports. General Christopher Musa's representative highlighted the dangers of unchecked misinformation, while Alhaji Mohammed Idris called for improved media oversight and technology company accountability.