(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. ​ The implementation of programs to improve youth literacy in the field of media is one of the important tasks, said Nigerian Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris Malagi today at the D-8 media forum dedicated to the theme“Fostering dialogue, collaboration, and regional cohesion,” Trend reports.

He noted that sustainable solutions come from existing realities on the ground: 'It's important to create such an ecosystem among ourselves. The total GDP of the D-8 member countries is $8 trillion. In terms of cooperation in the media sector and digital reforms, D-8 has greatly benefited us. We have established a second-tier UNESCO Institute for Media Literacy in Nigeria and are ready to share our experience in this area. More than 100 million people use digital platforms in our country. Young content creators are already contributing to the country's GDP.'

'In addition to combating disinformation, it is also important to implement literacy programs covering young people in the media sector. The organization of scholarship programs, cooperation between newsrooms are very important. Nigeria is open to dialogue, maintaining stability in the region by combining joint innovations and cooperation in the media sector is a key issue,' the minister emphasized.

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