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‘It’s source of livelihood’ — Makinde asks FG to reverse ban on Twitter

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“As leaders, we should go beyond emotional reactions to issues and think about how our actions will affect the people we lead and our international ratings socially and economically,” he said.

“Twitter has become the platform for young people and indeed all Nigerians to exercise their fundamental right to express and publish an opinion.

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“They use the platform to complain, argue and give feedback to government and its agencies who in turn, use these to improve policies. This is a fundamental point that should be kept in mind as we debate the necessity of this suspension.

“We should also remember that Twitter has gone beyond a source of communication for many of our hardworking youths in Nigeria. It has become a source of livelihood for many, irrespective of their political affiliations or religious leanings.

“Nigerian youths and digital communications organisations earn a living from being able to use the platform to post communications on behalf of their clients.

“Others who may not have physical stores also rely on Twitter to give visibility to their products and services.

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Makinde asked the federal government to be “actively interested in how certain policies and action will affect investor confidence”.

“I, therefore, use this medium to appeal to the Federal Government to reverse this suspension for the greater good of Nigerians,” he said.

1 comments
  1. You are just speaking base on surface information not only twitter but facebook and WhatsApp should follow. China stepped in the right direction 20years ago and India Russia turkey and even England are all going thesame direction. Please always think before you speak Mr Governor

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