Social Media Is Promoting Tribalism- Says Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant to President Mohammed Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu lamented at the rate social media is promoting tribalism.

He said this speaking at the Positive Voices Campaign Project showcase event in Abuja, on Thursday.

Mallam shehu noted that Nigeria had dealt with the problem of tribalism in the 1960s but it is unfortunate that the social media is bringing back this dangerous trend.

He also noted that as a government which has been an instrument of peace, and any Nigerian should be able to live at any place of choice without any problem.

He said,

“As a matter of fact during the All Progressives Congress campaign, he promised that Nigerians will be free to reside in any part of the country and earn legitimate livelihood without hindrance.

“You can see that the reason for some of the programmes of government like social investments scheme is that Nigerians should be free to reside and work in any part of the country.

“Tribalism is a problem that has been with the government for a long time, it will take time to erase that.”