Earlier, Ministry of Defense officials said that Chibok’s girls had been rescued when, in fact, they had not. This created a credibility gap between citizens and government. Reliable information in any crisis is critical. Providing a reliable means to convey factual information forces the government to justify official narratives. The national security adviser should host a daily press briefing on the situation, streamed live on the Internet with accredited local and international journalists allowed to ask tough questions.
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Six ways to #BringBackOurGirls in Nigeria
The Nigerian government and those supporting it in the international community could do more to address urgent humanitarian needs and contribute to democracy and rule of law in Nigeria.
5. Hold a press conference every day
