The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on media practitioners, especially defence correspondents, to uphold the principles of accurate, balanced, and patriotic reporting in their coverage of security matters.
He made this call in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, at the First Quarter Media Stakeholders Seminar 2025, held on Wednesday, 16th April, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
The seminar, themed “Media as a Key Component of Joint Task Force Commanders’ Operational Success,” brought together senior military commanders and media professionals to enhance collaboration in public communication for national security operations.
The Minister commended the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief Host of the event, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, for his media-friendly approach and consistent engagement with public communication institutions such as the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and the National Orientation Agency (NOA).
He noted that strategic communication and truthful storytelling are essential to building public confidence in military operations and promoting national cohesion.
“Media professionals must report with a sense of social responsibility. We need stories that reflect the sacrifices of our Armed Forces and promote peace, unity, and patriotism,” the Minister stated.
Mallam Ndace, while delivering the Minister’s message, reaffirmed the unwavering support of patriotic Nigerians for the Armed Forces and emphasized the need for sustained synergy between the media and security agencies in shaping national narratives and ensuring lasting peace.
