By Saheed Adigun
The Ogun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has referred to as for extra collaboration between safety companies and journalists to guard crucial nationwide infrastructure and construct public belief.
The name was made throughout a gathering between the NSCDC and government members of the Ogun Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abeokuta on Friday.
Speaking on the crucial of a media-security synergy, the State Commandant, Dr Remilekun Ekundayo, described the media as an indispensable pillar in Nigeria’s nationwide improvement structure and total safety governance.
Ekundayo famous that efficient nationwide safety was not nearly tactical operations, but in addition about partaking folks and communities, and about sharing verified information.
She emphasised that safeguarding crucial nationwide property reminiscent of petroleum pipelines, telecommunications infrastructure, energy grids, and public utilities, required lively public cooperation, which might solely be achieved via accountable media reportage.
“National security agencies across the federation must build structured partnerships with journalists to combat misinformation, stem public panic during emergencies, and uphold operational integrity.
“To ensure seamless coordination and verified information flow, the Command’s public relations office will maintain an open operational lines with national correspondents stationed in the state,” she stated.
Ekundayo added that whereas regulation enforcement companies should stay dedicated to transparency, media practitioners should equally stability the fitting to info with operational confidentiality and nationwide stability.
Responding on behalf of the media delegation, Yetunde Fatungase, Chairman of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, reaffirmed reporters’ dedication to moral journalism and patriotism.
Fatungase highlighted the important thing roles of NSCDC in civil safety, inside safety, and personal guard regulation, simply as she assured that journalists stay dedicated to supporting nationwide stability via honest report.
“As journalists, we understand the importance of accurate and responsible reporting in security matters.
“We also recognise the vital contributions of the NSCDC in protecting critical national assets, safeguarding lives and property, and supporting efforts to maintain peace and order.
“Institutional collaboration between security agencies and news organisations is vital to fostering public confidence and bridging communication gaps between the populace and law enforcement,” she stated.
NAN experiences that the engagement concluded with a joint dedication by each establishments to forge nearer nationwide synergy in public enlightenment, infrastructure safety, and community-driven safety advocacy. (NAN)
Edited by Folasade Adeniran
