The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced its formal presence on social media platforms in Nigeria.
In a statement released on Monday, the agency stated that the move was necessary to improve engagement with citizens in the country.
According to the DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, the service did not own or operate any social media account until now.
The DSS's official handles are Twitter - @OfficialDSSNG, Facebook - OfficialDSSNG, and Instagram - @OfficialDSSNG. Afunanya also warned that any handles operated before March 6th, 2023, are fake, including those claiming to belong to the agency.
He stated that the decision to operate the accounts was aimed at enhancing public and stakeholder engagements.