Africa-Press – Nigeria. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed concern at the rate Nigerian students use social media to propagate negative issues in the country..
Bago made this appeal during a visit by the President, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Olushola Oladoja and other executives at the government house in Minna.
He urged the association to champion patriotism and responsible social media use among students in the country.
“One of the tasks I think before you is the continuous reorientation of the students to use social media to be patriotic, to love Nigeria,” Bago stated.
He encouraged students to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts and key into food security initiatives by establishing student farms.
NANS President, Comrade Oladoja assured that the association will promote dialogue and sensitize students on the importance of embracing effective communication.
“We have already embarked on the sensitisation campaign on campuses on the need for Nigerian students to embrace dialogue through effective communication in resolving issues affecting them,” he noted.
Oladoja praised President Tinubu’s initiatives, including the zero-interest student loan, while thanking Governor Bago for scholarships and youth appointments.
For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press
