Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has emphasized the need for stronger synergy between the army and information managers to tackle the nation’s evolving security threats.
General Oluyede made the call during the opening of a two day training for Media Operatives in Abuja, organised by the Department of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army.
He said that the Nigerian Army, in its operations had strived to strike a strategic balance between protecting law-abiding citizens, ensuring national security, and upholding the media’s right to disseminate information.
Represented at the event by Major General Gbemiga Adesina, Director General of the Nigerian Heritage and Future Centre, said the training could not have come at a better time.
The Army Chief noted that as Nigeria contends with security threats on multiple fronts, media collaboration is essential to preserving national stability without compromising the press’s critical role in democracy.
He further highlighted the significance of the training, describing the forum as ways of impacting knowledge to participants to have better understanding on Military operations.
“The forum is also aimed at improving the knowledge and aptitude of media practitioners in military operations to ensure safety and operational security as we don’t just try to afford security in our dear country.
“Its objective is to facilitate a conducive working relationship between the military and the media. I believe it is essential for security agencies and the media to engage in forums like this, as both parties work towards the same purpose – a secure Nigeria where every individual is important.
“The changing security landscape demands evolving approaches, not only from the military but also from institutions like the media.
“This forum is designed to deepen the functional knowledge of media practitioners about military operations and ensure that reportage of such activities is accurate, responsible, and not detrimental to operational security,” Oluyede said.
Oluyede explained that, historically, both the military and the media have played vital roles in safeguarding national integrity and citizen welfare.
While the military protects the country’s territorial borders and citizens, the media provides the public with timely, truthful information.
The challenge, he said, lies in striking a balance between transparency and the need for operational confidentiality.
“Since both groups fight for Nigerians, we are all on the same page, working for a safe Nigeria where every life matters,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, Chief of Army Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibusi said that addressing the evolving national security challenges required a whole-of-society approach.
He pointed out that building mutual understanding rooted in trust, accuracy, and balanced reporting between the military and media was crucial.
General Chibusi said the training was part of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing civil-military relations and fostering an informed, professional, and secure information environment.
“This strategic collaboration aims to expose media professionals to the Army’s doctrines, operations, and communication strategies.
“Accurate and constructive reporting can galvanize national support, enhance accountability, and contribute positively to collective security, a well-informed media is a strategic partner in our fight against security threats.
“This initiative bridges the knowledge gap between the security sector and media practitioners, promoting responsible reporting that supports national security interests.
“Information, misinformation, propaganda, and sensationalism all have real consequences for troop morale, operational effectiveness, and even national cohesion,” he said.
Participants in the two day training were drawn from Media Executives, Reporters in both conventional and New media are expected to be equiped with the requisite knowledge of understanding the civil-military relations and military operations
INSECURITY: COAS Seeks Media Synergy to Tackle Evolving Security Threats
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has emphasized the need for stronger synergy between the army and information managers to tackle the nation’s evolving security threats.
General Oluyede made the call during the opening of a two day training for Media Operatives in Abuja, organised by the Department of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army.
He said that the Nigerian Army, in its operations had strived to strike a strategic balance between protecting law-abiding citizens, ensuring national security, and upholding the media’s right to disseminate information.
Represented at the event by Major General Gbemiga Adesina, Director General of the Nigerian Heritage and Future Centre, said the training could not have come at a better time.
The Army Chief noted that as Nigeria contends with security threats on multiple fronts, media collaboration is essential to preserving national stability without compromising the press’s critical role in democracy.
He further highlighted the significance of the training, describing the forum as ways of impacting knowledge to participants to have better understanding on Military operations.
“The forum is also aimed at improving the knowledge and aptitude of media practitioners in military operations to ensure safety and operational security as we don’t just try to afford security in our dear country.
“Its objective is to facilitate a conducive working relationship between the military and the media. I believe it is essential for security agencies and the media to engage in forums like this, as both parties work towards the same purpose – a secure Nigeria where every individual is important.
“The changing security landscape demands evolving approaches, not only from the military but also from institutions like the media.
“This forum is designed to deepen the functional knowledge of media practitioners about military operations and ensure that reportage of such activities is accurate, responsible, and not detrimental to operational security,” Oluyede said.
Oluyede explained that, historically, both the military and the media have played vital roles in safeguarding national integrity and citizen welfare.
While the military protects the country’s territorial borders and citizens, the media provides the public with timely, truthful information.
The challenge, he said, lies in striking a balance between transparency and the need for operational confidentiality.
“Since both groups fight for Nigerians, we are all on the same page, working for a safe Nigeria where every life matters,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, Chief of Army Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibusi said that addressing the evolving national security challenges required a whole-of-society approach.
He pointed out that building mutual understanding rooted in trust, accuracy, and balanced reporting between the military and media was crucial.
General Chibusi said the training was part of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing civil-military relations and fostering an informed, professional, and secure information environment.
“This strategic collaboration aims to expose media professionals to the Army’s doctrines, operations, and communication strategies.
“Accurate and constructive reporting can galvanize national support, enhance accountability, and contribute positively to collective security, a well-informed media is a strategic partner in our fight against security threats.
“This initiative bridges the knowledge gap between the security sector and media practitioners, promoting responsible reporting that supports national security interests.
“Information, misinformation, propaganda, and sensationalism all have real consequences for troop morale, operational effectiveness, and even national cohesion,” he said.
Participants in the two day training were drawn from Media Executives, Reporters in both conventional and New media are expected to be equiped with the requisite knowledge of understanding the civil-military relations and military operations
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Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has emphasized the need for stronger synergy between the army and information managers to tackle the nation’s evolving security threats.
General Oluyede made the call during the opening of a two day training for Media Operatives in Abuja, organised by the Department of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army.
He said that the Nigerian Army, in its operations had strived to strike a strategic balance between protecting law-abiding citizens, ensuring national security, and upholding the media’s right to disseminate information.
Represented at the event by Major General Gbemiga Adesina, Director General of the Nigerian Heritage and Future Centre, said the training could not have come at a better time.
The Army Chief noted that as Nigeria contends with security threats on multiple fronts, media collaboration is essential to preserving national stability without compromising the press’s critical role in democracy.
He further highlighted the significance of the training, describing the forum as ways of impacting knowledge to participants to have better understanding on Military operations.
“The forum is also aimed at improving the knowledge and aptitude of media practitioners in military operations to ensure safety and operational security as we don’t just try to afford security in our dear country.
“Its objective is to facilitate a conducive working relationship between the military and the media. I believe it is essential for security agencies and the media to engage in forums like this, as both parties work towards the same purpose – a secure Nigeria where every individual is important.
“The changing security landscape demands evolving approaches, not only from the military but also from institutions like the media.
“This forum is designed to deepen the functional knowledge of media practitioners about military operations and ensure that reportage of such activities is accurate, responsible, and not detrimental to operational security,” Oluyede said.
Oluyede explained that, historically, both the military and the media have played vital roles in safeguarding national integrity and citizen welfare.
While the military protects the country’s territorial borders and citizens, the media provides the public with timely, truthful information.
The challenge, he said, lies in striking a balance between transparency and the need for operational confidentiality.
“Since both groups fight for Nigerians, we are all on the same page, working for a safe Nigeria where every life matters,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, Chief of Army Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibusi said that addressing the evolving national security challenges required a whole-of-society approach.
He pointed out that building mutual understanding rooted in trust, accuracy, and balanced reporting between the military and media was crucial.
General Chibusi said the training was part of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing civil-military relations and fostering an informed, professional, and secure information environment.
“This strategic collaboration aims to expose media professionals to the Army’s doctrines, operations, and communication strategies.
“Accurate and constructive reporting can galvanize national support, enhance accountability, and contribute positively to collective security, a well-informed media is a strategic partner in our fight against security threats.
“This initiative bridges the knowledge gap between the security sector and media practitioners, promoting responsible reporting that supports national security interests.
“Information, misinformation, propaganda, and sensationalism all have real consequences for troop morale, operational effectiveness, and even national cohesion,” he said.
Participants in the two day training were drawn from Media Executives, Reporters in both conventional and New media are expected to be equiped with the requisite knowledge of understanding the civil-military relations and military operations
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Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has emphasized the need for stronger synergy between the army and information managers to tackle the nation’s evolving security threats.
General Oluyede made the call during the opening of a two day training for Media Operatives in Abuja, organised by the Department of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army.
He said that the Nigerian Army, in its operations had strived to strike a strategic balance between protecting law-abiding citizens, ensuring national security, and upholding the media’s right to disseminate information.
Represented at the event by Major General Gbemiga Adesina, Director General of the Nigerian Heritage and Future Centre, said the training could not have come at a better time.
The Army Chief noted that as Nigeria contends with security threats on multiple fronts, media collaboration is essential to preserving national stability without compromising the press’s critical role in democracy.
He further highlighted the significance of the training, describing the forum as ways of impacting knowledge to participants to have better understanding on Military operations.
“The forum is also aimed at improving the knowledge and aptitude of media practitioners in military operations to ensure safety and operational security as we don’t just try to afford security in our dear country.
“Its objective is to facilitate a conducive working relationship between the military and the media. I believe it is essential for security agencies and the media to engage in forums like this, as both parties work towards the same purpose – a secure Nigeria where every individual is important.
“The changing security landscape demands evolving approaches, not only from the military but also from institutions like the media.
“This forum is designed to deepen the functional knowledge of media practitioners about military operations and ensure that reportage of such activities is accurate, responsible, and not detrimental to operational security,” Oluyede said.
Oluyede explained that, historically, both the military and the media have played vital roles in safeguarding national integrity and citizen welfare.
While the military protects the country’s territorial borders and citizens, the media provides the public with timely, truthful information.
The challenge, he said, lies in striking a balance between transparency and the need for operational confidentiality.
“Since both groups fight for Nigerians, we are all on the same page, working for a safe Nigeria where every life matters,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, Chief of Army Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibusi said that addressing the evolving national security challenges required a whole-of-society approach.
He pointed out that building mutual understanding rooted in trust, accuracy, and balanced reporting between the military and media was crucial.
General Chibusi said the training was part of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing civil-military relations and fostering an informed, professional, and secure information environment.
“This strategic collaboration aims to expose media professionals to the Army’s doctrines, operations, and communication strategies.
“Accurate and constructive reporting can galvanize national support, enhance accountability, and contribute positively to collective security, a well-informed media is a strategic partner in our fight against security threats.
“This initiative bridges the knowledge gap between the security sector and media practitioners, promoting responsible reporting that supports national security interests.
“Information, misinformation, propaganda, and sensationalism all have real consequences for troop morale, operational effectiveness, and even national cohesion,” he said.
Participants in the two day training were drawn from Media Executives, Reporters in both conventional and New media are expected to be equiped with the requisite knowledge of understanding the civil-military relations and military operations