Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), and service chiefs are among the stakeholders expected to attend the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) national security summit on Thursday in Abuja.
The summit is intended to enhance collaboration between the
media and security institutions in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
Speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Alhassan
Yahya, NUJ national president, said the summit, focused on media and security
partnership in nation-building, will bring together journalists, security
experts, government officials, development partners and civil society
organisations.
“The decision to organise this summit is informed by the
recognition that national security is a collective responsibility requiring
commitment, cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders,” he said.
“The media and security institutions occupy a strategic
position in shaping public discourse, promoting peace and strengthening
national cohesion.
“As watchdogs of society, the media have a constitutional
responsibility to inform, educate and hold authority accountable, while
security agencies remain critical partners in protecting lives, maintaining
peace and safeguarding the sovereignty of our nation.
“NUJ believes that a well-informed society is a safer
society. Journalists must continue to report security matters with accuracy,
balance and sensitivity, while security agencies must appreciate the media as
an essential partner in democratic governance and national development.
“As journalists, we have a role to play. We must work
closely with security agencies to reduce insecurity in our country. We are
partners, not adversaries.”
Yahya said discussions at the summit will centre on
responsible security reporting, the fight against misinformation and
disinformation, safeguarding national interests without undermining press
freedom, expanding access to reliable information and deepening cooperation
between journalists and security agencies.
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