Use Your Influence To Promote Unity, Not Division, Tinubu Tells Content Creators \u2022 Channels Television
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national unity.<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed \u2018Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development,\u2019 Tinubu emphasised the importance of verifying information before amplifying it.<\/p>\n He urged the youth to serve as positive catalysts for societal development by building businesses that create employment and producing content that reflects unifying values.<\/p>\n READ ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a0Tinubu Rewarding Govs For \u2018Mismanaging\u2019 Public Resources, Says Lukman<\/p>\n \u201cI urge you to continue using digital platforms to advance our nation\u2019s progress. Build businesses that employ others. Create content that uplifts and unites. Use your influence to foster unity, not division,\u201d Tinubu was quoted as saying in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.<\/p>\n \u201cYour generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n The President commended the creativity and resilience of Nigeria\u2019s youth, describing digital media as a driving force of economic and social transformation, rather than a mere accessory to life.<\/p>\n Tinubu said, \u201cFrom developing innovative platforms to building vibrant online communities, you are demonstrating the determination that is redefining what is possible for this country.<\/p>\n \u201cYou are not waiting for the future; you are building it. Digital media is now a central driver of economic growth, civic engagement, and social change. It broadens representation for those previously unheard.\u201d<\/p>\n The President, however, said his administration was committed to supporting digital innovation through the National Digital Innovation Fund and policies that promote a thriving startup ecosystem.<\/p>\n He also warned practitioners to remain vigilant against disinformation and cyber threats.<\/p>\n The summit convener, Segun Dada, said that in less than a decade, digital media had evolved from a tool of personal connection into a powerful engine for communication, innovation, and influence.<\/p>\n Dada, who is also the Special Assistant to the President on New Media, stressed the importance of harnessing this force for Nigeria\u2019s good while managing inherent risks such as privacy concerns and threats to social cohesion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n