The Impact of Social Media on Nigerian Youth

Social media is a big part of our lives in Nigeria, especially for young generation. They are popularly called the G-ZEE. In this article, I will address how social media affects the Nigerian youth.

The Good Things About Social Media

Social media has many benefits for Nigerian youth:

1. Connection and Community: Connecting with other young people who share similar interests had become possible using Social media.
2. Access to Information: With the advent of Social media, young people get access to information on various topics easily with just a push of a button.
3. Self-Expression: With Social media, the youth can express themselves and showcase their talents.

The Bad Things About Social Media

While social media has many benefits, it also has some challenges:

1. Bullying and Harassment: Social media can be a breeding ground for bullying and harassment. This can be seen on twitter where the youths are bullying and harassing each other with abusive words.
2. Addiction: Social media can be addictive and distract you from doing important activities.
3. False Information: False information can be spread via Social media, leading to confusion and poor decision-making. NAIRALAND

What Telecom Companies Can Do

Telecom companies can help Nigerian youth use social media safely and responsibly:

1. Affordable Data Plans: Telecom companies should offer affordable data plans for young people. Most telecom operators have come with with SME plans for data purchase. With this, you can get cheap date starting from ₦50.
2. Good Network Quality: Telecom companies should invest in good network quality to support social media use. This has been taken care of with the rollout of 5g network. Though it is still in infant stage and beyond reach of the common man, with time it will go round.
3. Digital Literacy: Telecom companies should educate young people on how to use social media safely and responsibly. Also, the government orientation agency should go all out to sensitize the youths on the do’s and don’ts on social media.

Conclusion
Social media is a powerful tool that have both positive and negative effects on Nigerian youth. By working together, we can ensure that social media is used for good and to our advantage.

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