Panelists at the Nigerian Army’s Fourth Quarter Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat in Enugu, South East Nigeria have called for a reduced military presence in civilian spaces.
This, they argue, will preserve the Army’s integrity and deepen civilian trust.
The event, themed “Media and Military Relationship: A Panacea for Enhanced National Security and Development,” is part of the Army’s sustained efforts to foster collaboration with the Media for improved national security.
The Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Quarterly Media Chat brought together Media Executives, journalists, and members of the Nigerian Army for the final session of 2024.
This year’s Media chats were held in various cities, with the first in Asaba, the second in Kano, the third in Makurdi, and now in Enugu, the Coal City.
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The platform serves as a bridge for fostering dialogue and strengthening collaboration between the Military and the Media.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, represented by the General Officer Commanding the 82 Division, Major General Hassan Dada, wants Media practitioners to embrace balanced and responsible reporting to reinforce Nigeria’s national security.
The event features a variety of sessions, including lectures, a spotlight on Nigerian Army Civil-Military Relations activities, and panel discussions where experts raised pressing issues about the Army’s role in national security.
The key takeaway is the call for greater transparency and trust building between the Military and the Media to strengthen ties with civilians and contribute to a more secure, united, and developed Nigeria.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
