Nigeria: The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. OO Oluyede, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the media to bolster national security and counter misinformation
Speaking at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Quarterly Media Chat in Gombe, Oluyede highlighted the media’s crucial role in promoting national unity and public awareness, while reaffirming the Army’s commitment to transparency and security protocols.
Oluyede, represented by Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, urged journalists to prioritize accuracy and fairness in their reporting, acknowledging the Army’s successes in rescuing abducted persons and restoring socio-economic activities in conflict-affected areas. The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ali Muhammed Ali, also stressed the importance of a strong military-media partnership, noting that modern security threats require intelligence-driven and media-supported strategies.
By Taiwo olatinwo/ March 26, 2025
