TARABA STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR DIGITAL SPACE REGULATION
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
Stakeholders in Taraba State are urging the government to create clear laws to regulate the digital space as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. They say proper regulation will help curb cyberbullying and protect women and girls from online abuse.
At a workshop organised by the Side By Side Faith Movement, traditional ruler HRH Augustine Njemang Vengkani II called for legal frameworks to guide social media use, especially among children. He warned that many young people face harm due to irresponsible digital habits.
Side By Side State Coordinator Princess Leah Solomon Olusiyi said this year’s theme, UNITE to Stop All Forms of Digital Violence Against Women and Girls, highlights growing threats in the online world. She explained that digital violence includes harassment, threats, photo misuse, blackmail, and online misinformation.
She stressed the need for safe reporting spaces, digital literacy, and responsible device use.
Taraba’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin, urged teachers to protect children both in school and online, describing bullying of any form as unacceptable.
Participants agreed that while digital platforms have risks, proper education and awareness can help communities benefit from technology without harm.