The Armed Forces of Nigeria have received accolades for the victories recorded in the fight against insecurity.
The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) who commended the efforts of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, stressed that the Armed forces were winning the war against insecurity in the country.
The Director General of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Comrade Salihu Dembos and the Chairman of the organization stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence at the Ship House, Abuja on Tuesday.
Dembos, who was represented by BON Vice-Chairman, High Chief Tony Akiotu, in a statement by the Director Information in the Ministry of Defence, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, praised the Minister’s efforts in combating insecurity.
“The new collaboration has helped curb insurgents and banditry across the country.”
“As a foremost media body in Nigeria with members in over 500 licensed TV and radio stations in the 36 states and Abuja, we have observed the continuous victory of Armed Forces of Nigeria are recording over insecurity and the continuous arrest of high profile bandits in the last one year, with the Ministry of Defence and security agencies using kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to subdue insurgency.”
“BON would like to commend members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for it enormous sacrifice it has made to ensure the security and peace of all and sundry in Nigeria,” he said.
Responding, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru expressed appreciation for the role of the media in informing the public and shaping national discourse, particularly in matters of security, and acknowledged the importance of the synergy between the military and other security agencies in curbing insurgency and banditry across the country.
“Our Armed Forces have demonstrated unparalleled commitment in addressing the security challenges we face, and we are witnessing significant victories. Insurgents are being neutralized, and high-profile bandits are being arrested. These efforts have not only led to greater security but have also restored confidence across affected regions,” he stated.
The Minister added that security breaches have reduced significantly due to enhanced military operations and commended the continued collaboration between security agencies, adding, “Our goal is to ensure that peace and stability are not just restored but maintained.”
The minister expressed readiness to work closely with the organization for collaboration in training and capacity building for broadcast media, recognizing the media as a critical partner in promoting national security.
“Together, we can harness the power of radio and television to inform, educate, and promote security objectives,” he added.
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