The Nigerian Senator, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu has addressed lawmakers in the United States of America (USA), calling on them to actively participate in the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in order to foster global cooperation on digital policy enforcement.
Penpushing reports that Salisu made the call at the ongoing United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Norway stressing the need for United States of America (USA) congressional presence at future forums to help address the persistent challenge of enforcing national laws on America -based social media platforms.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity, who also chaired the West African Parliamentarians Network on Internet Governance, is a frontline member of Penpushing platform
Penpushing further reports that Salisu, addressing lawmakers from across the Global South repeatedly expressed similar frustrations over the inability to compel United States of America (USA)-headquartered tech giants to comply with local regulations, particularly in tackling issues such as misinformation and disinformation
“If we had at least one U.S. Senator at this Forum, they could shed light on how U.S. legislators get these companies to respect American laws, insight that could help others achieve the same in their jurisdictions’, he said
Penpushing also reports that the Nigerian federal lawmaker, however, proposed the creation of a dedicated platform or digital portal to facilitate engagement between parliamentarians worldwide on internet governance matters to enhance global legislative collaboration
“Such a platform would enable lawmakers to share resources, conduct peer reviews, and stay informed about legislative innovations in other countries. It would be an invaluable tool for fostering collaborative approaches to internet governance and digital regulation.”
Penpushing reports that Salisu’s remarks come at a time when the global community continues to grapple with the balance between digital freedom and regulatory control, particularly in emerging economies where foreign governments digital platforms wield significant influence.
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