Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged youths in the State to move beyond the pursuit of social media popularity and convert their followers, likes and online influence into wealth and employment opportunities.
Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by Charles Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, gave the charge on Thursday at the fourth edition of the Delta State Social Media Summit, held at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park and Film Village, Asaba.
The summit, organised by Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, was designed to equip young people with knowledge and practical skills to harness the creative and economic opportunities presented by social media.
The governor said social media had fundamentally changed the communication and economic landscape by giving individuals the opportunity to build platforms capable of reaching large audiences, creating value and generating income.
According to him, youths should not be carried away by “likes, followers or the need to build clout,” but should ensure that their online influence translates into tangible economic value.
