Nigerian Army Deepens Media Partnership with DECAN to Boost Strategic Communication


By Aviashima Toom, Abuja 

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) as part of efforts to enhance strategic communication and support national security.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, stated this on Wednesday while receiving the President of DECAN, Mr. Odita Sunday, and members of the association's executive committee during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

Colonel Anele emphasized the importance of credible, timely and accurate information in addressing Nigeria's security challenges, noting that effective strategic communication is critical to countering misinformation, building public trust and fostering national support for ongoing military operations.

She observed that although troops continue to make significant sacrifices in defending the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the spread of false and misleading narratives often undermines their achievements.

According to her, success in tackling insecurity is determined not only by operational gains on the battlefield but also by the ability to dominate the information space through accurate, responsible and patriotic reporting.

The Army spokesperson commended DECAN for its professionalism and consistent efforts in providing balanced and credible reports on military activities.

 She assured the association of the Directorate of Army Public Relations' commitment to deepening media engagement through regular capacity-building programmes, closer collaboration and expanded participation in its annual media workshop to improve the quality of national security reporting.

Earlier, the President of DECAN, Mr. Odita Sunday, said the visit was aimed at consolidating the longstanding partnership between the association and the Nigerian Army in promoting factual reporting, countering misinformation and enhancing public understanding of the constitutional roles of the Armed Forces.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining a strong military-media partnership in support of national security objectives.

They also stressed that addressing Nigeria's security challenges requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, with security agencies, the media and citizens working together to strengthen national unity, resilience and public confidence.

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