Military Duties Journalists On Nationwide Safety

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the essential function of the media in nationwide safety, stating that ‘their pens are mightier than the gun’.

He made this assertion throughout the Nigerian Military Civil-Navy Cooperation Media Chat for the First Quarter of 2025, which was held on the Custodian Lodge in Gombe, Gombe State.
Oluyede was represented on the event by Corps Commander Armour, Maj. Gen. Obinna Ajunwa highlighted the significance of collaboration between the media and the military in attaining nationwide safety aims and sustaining peace and concord.

The military chief urged media practitioners to uphold accountability, accuracy, and equity in reporting on army operations, balancing nationwide safety pursuits with the general public’s proper to data.
He additionally inspired the media to confirm data earlier than dissemination to stop the unfold of misinformation or inflammatory content material that would undermine nationwide unity and safety.

Oluyede enumerated vital successes within the military’s intensified operations throughout varied areas, together with the rescue of kidnapped Nigerians and the restoration of socio-economic actions in affected communities.

Additionally talking, the chief of Civil-Navy Affairs, Maj. Gen. GU Chibuisi defined that the Nigerian Military’s quarterly media chat is designed to construct capability, deepen mutual understanding of civil-military cooperation, and improve relationships between the military and the media.

In line with him, the theme of the media chat, “Harnessing Entire of Society Strategy to Improve Data Administration: Nationwide Safety in Perspective,” highlights the necessity for harmonised efforts between the army and the media to advertise optimistic narratives, transparency, and mutual respect.

“The Nigerian Military’s collaboration with the media is essential for nationwide safety, because it helps to enhance understanding, strengthen partnerships, and foster synergy between the military and the media.”, he stated.

In his remarks, the managing director of the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Muhammed Ali, who served as chairman of the event, identified the necessity for mutual respect, transparency, and belief between the Nigerian Military and the media.

He stated the occasion was related and would offer a platform for constructive discussions and synergy between the army and the media, in the end contributing to a safe and affluent Nigeria.