Badhan, Sanaag Region, Puntland
Ayuub Abdirizak Ahmed, Media Advisor – Puntland State House, held a vibrant engagement session with youth leaders in Badhan, focusing on digital literacy, media responsibility, and fact-checking skills.
The session addressed the growing influence of social media in Puntland’s political and social landscape, with Ayuub warning against the rapid spread of unverified content. He urged the young participants to champion responsible online behavior and to become ambassadors of truthful reporting within their communities.
He further noted that Badhan and the surrounding areas such as Hingalol and Fardhidin are expanding rapidly in digital connectivity, making youth engagement a crucial step in safeguarding the region from misinformation.
Participants praised the initiative, requesting that similar workshops be conducted across the Sanaag region to equip youth with advanced digital communication tools.
