 Welcome back, you're watching News Now on Plus TV Africa. President Mohammad Ibohari today urged fellow African nations and United Nations member states to uphold free speech. This was, as he called, for the protection of vulnerable communities against misinformation which he said had driven most of the armed conflicts in Africa and around the world. Ibohari made these comments during his last address as President of Nigeria at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York, USA. Citing the enormous advantages of social media in the country's efforts towards climate change adaptation, the President lamented that it is a more corrosive form of disseminating information which has been weaponized by some sinister elements in the past. And the most important event at this assembly was the speech by the world's most powerful leaders. Now, a tweet or Instagram post by an influencer on social or environmental issues may have greater impact. Technology offers us greatly limitless opportunities and sometimes runs ahead of the imagination of regulators and legislators. At its best, social media helps strengthen the foundation of our society and our common values. At its last, it is a corrosive digital version of the move, bristling with intolerance and division. In confronting these challenges, we must also come together to defend freedom of speech while upholding other values that we cherish. We must continue to work for a common standard that balances rights with responsibilities to keep the most vulnerable from harm and health strengthen and enrich communities.