The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has praised the efforts of the Minister of Defence for the victories recorded in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. This is a culmination of victories being recorded by the Armed Forces of Nigeria over insecurity.
The Chairman of Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) and the Director General of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Comrade Salihu Dembos who was represented by BON Vice- Chairman, High Chief Tony Akiotu stated this during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Defence in Ship House, Abuja.
High Chief Tony Akiotu praised the Minister’s efforts in combating insecurity saying that: “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,” this is highly commendable he said.
Furthermore, “BON will 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.
In his response, the Honourable Minister of Defence H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, highlighted the significant progress Nigeria has made in the fight against insurgency while leveraging on the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Military and other agencies.
Badaru expressed appreciation for the media’s role in informing the public and shaping national discourse, particularly in matters of security.
Furthermore , he acknowledged the importance of the synergy between the Armed Forces and other security agencies in curbing insurgency and banditry across the country, emphasizing the role of both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies in recent military successes.
“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 further noted that security breaches have reduced significantly due to enhanced military operations, and he commended the continued collaboration between security agencies. “Our goal is to ensure that peace and stability are not just restored but maintained,” he added.
In response to BON’s proposal for collaboration in training and capacity building for broadcast media, the Minister expressed readiness to work closely with the organisation, 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 remarked.
This courtesy visit reaffirms the shared commitment between the Ministry of Defence and the media to foster peace and stability in Nigeria.
Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe
Director (Information and Public Relations)
