Workshop in Jos Aims to Combat Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

A two-day workshop aimed at combating misinformation and disinformation ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections was held in Jos, Plateau State. Organized by Alkalanci, a fact-checking and media literacy organization, in collaboration with the Institute for Media and Digital Innovation (IMDIL), the workshop was themed ‘Scaling Faith-Based Resilience Against Disinformation and FIMI.’ It brought together Christian and Muslim leaders to enhance their ability to identify false information and promote responsible communication.

Alhassan Bala, Editor of Alkalanci, warned that the spread of false information threatens Nigeria’s security and democratic processes, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence used to create deceptive content. Oriola Odetoye, Cyber and Hybrid Threats Programme Lead at the UK FCDO-ISF, emphasized the UK's commitment to supporting Nigeria in countering foreign information manipulation.

He noted that the program would expand to Plateau, Kano, Adamawa, and Benue States to bolster ongoing federal efforts to promote peace and counter information-related security threats.