The Federal Government (FG) has advanced plans in the
development of standards on Digital Engagement Policy to boost effective communications
for the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reports ITRealms.
Head, Presidency Office for Digital Engagement (PODE), Mr.
Tolu Ogunlesi disclosed this weekend in Lagos, at a stakeholder roundtable on
digital rights and engagements put together by PODE, Facebook and ParadigmInitiative.
According to him, his office was working hard on creating
digital engagement standards that would guide all government offices in their
use of digital tools to ensure effective communication with the public.
"There is currently no social media policy for the
Federal Government. This is understandable as social media use is relatively
new in government circle. But this situation has led to inconsistency in the
way government offices use digital media. We are currently working on creating
a digital engagement policy for the federal government,” he said.
In addition, Ogunlesi disclosed this will provide guidelines
on platforms to use, accounts administration, logo and naming standard, editorial
policies, archival system, content process and management, among other things.
The Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative, ‘Gbenga Sesan,
emphasised at the roundtable on the need for continuous conversation between
stakeholders in the private sector, civil society and the government on digital
rights issues in Nigeria.
"Digital right issues are far too important to our
democracy and it is crucial that we engage in conversation with security
agencies and public servants on how we can ensure freedom of people online
while keeping the nation and citizens safe," he said.
In her remarks, the Facebook Public Policy Manager for Africa,
Akua Gyeke said, "Facebook is an important platform for political
conversation in Nigeria, and we are happy to be a part of this.
Facebook, she said, is dedicated to keeping people safe
online, foster civility and responsible behaviour and promoting free expression
and sharing.
Chuks Egbune/GEE
Pix: Tolu Ogunlesi (PODE), Akua Gyeke (Facebook) and 'Gbenga Sesan (Paradigm Initiative)
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