 President Mohammed Buhari has called on all nations, multilateral and donor agencies to support global financing of media and information literacy to fight fake news and misinformation. The president made a call when he declared the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week open. The president, who was represented by his chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, said he was aware that one of the major outcomes of the conference will be the Abuja Declaration. As it is evident in our societies, getting reliable information is a constant battle. Media practitioners and stakeholders within the sector face the clear and present danger of misinformation and disinformation. Information and disinformation have been used to aggravate conflicts and crises, exacerbate insecurity, distort government efforts, fuel apprehension among the citizens, and create distrust between the governments and their peoples. On our part as a government, we will continue to support policies and plans aimed at advocating the use of MRL to create a peaceful and cohesive society where trust and respect for each other become a norm rather than an exception. Already, our collaboration with UNESCO and other partners has stimulated the development and promotion of MRL policies at all levels, government as well as strategies aimed at helping citizens to learn and imbibe the skills of MRL. In furtherance of this mission, we encourage the establishment of the MRL Coalition of Nigeria, Milcom, in 2017, a coalition established to facilitate coordination of interventions on MRL in Nigeria and promote synergy among stakeholders. Our beautiful nation's capital, as I did earlier today, work on my friend, without feet, Jelasi, and his entire team of UNESCO. I also welcome all our participants from over there and outside of Nigeria. I know now that you will have a great advantage. This is the latest session of the Global Nigeria Information Recreation Group, Digital Conference, and Youth Forum. The theme of the event is Nigeria Trust and Nigeria and Information Recreation in Courage. It is here. Mind about fresh news updates.