Kwara State Polytechnic Hosts Fact-Checking and Digital Rights Conference

Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, is currently hosting an impactful Fact-Checking Training & Digital Rights Conference, sparking energy and enthusiasm among attendees. The conference, themed “Shaping the Future for Truthful Reporting,” was officially opened by Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, at the Rear Admiral Lawal Auditorium.

Organized by the Mass Communication Department in collaboration with FactCheckAfrica and Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, the conference brings together students, media professionals, and digital rights advocates. Attendees are engaging in sessions focused on AI’s role in fact-checking, enhancing media literacy, and promoting digital rights, all aimed at fostering responsible reporting.

Dr. Muhammed, while declaring the event open, emphasized the critical importance of truthfulness in media, particularly in today’s digital age where misinformation is prevalent. The conference promises to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to combat fake news and support integrity in journalism.

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