By Daniel Atori & Mairo Allawa
No fewer than three hundred (300) journalists are to benefit from the cyber security training by the Niger state government.
While disclosing that plans have been concluded for the training, Commissioner for Information and Orientation Mr Obed Nuhu said that free internet service has been provided for journalists practicing in the state.
Making this disclosure during the State Congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ at the IBB Pen House, Minna, Mr. Nuhu said the empowerment of media practitioners will enhance their output.
While handing over the equipment for free broadband cyber internet service to Chairman of the State Council , Dr. Abu Nmodu, the Commissioner commended the Journalists for their role in the New Niger Agenda.
Accordingly, he said “the internet is part of the Governor Umaru Bago led administration’s vision” adding that “so far, 157 Ministries, departments and agencies have been connected into the internet service for free.”
In his remarks, the Director Cyber Security and Data protection Abubakar Mohammed while corroborating the Commissioner’s assurance said members of the NUJ will be trained free of charge on cyber security.
“The fibre has the required internet service and we are trying to cover the entire state but for now, we are covering on the Ministries, Departments and Agencies”, he disclosed.
Chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Abu Nmodu while commending the government for the gesture said plans are on ground to arrest fake Journalists and content creators who peddle false news.
Nmodu then assured that members use the facility for the betterment of their jobs.
