Lere Olayinka Advocates Use of NIN, ID Verification to Operate Social Media Accounts

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for stricter regulations on social media usage.

In a terse statement via his X handle on Monday, August 25, Olayinka proposed that a National Identification Number (NIN), and a valid ID such as an international passport, voter’s card, or driver’s license, should be required to create and manage social media accounts.

The statement reads: “NIN, Valid Identity Card (International Passport, Voter’s Card, Driver’s Licence). These two should be made compulsory to open and operate social media accounts.”

This proposal seeks to reduce misinformation and increase online accountability.

Source: X | OlayinkaLere

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