Insecurity: Nigeria Armed Forces Are Recording Successes – BON
By Lynn Adda
The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, BON has praised the efforts of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru for the victories recorded in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria.
This is contained in a Defense Ministry’s Press Release signed by the Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media and Publicity, Mallam Mati Ali and made available to Journalists.
The Chairman of Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, BON who is also the Director General of Nigerian Television Authority, NTA Comrade Salihu Dembos during a courtesy visit to the Defense Minister at Ship House, Abuja.
Comrade Salihu Dembos was represented by BON Vice- Chairman, High Chief Tony Akiotu.
High Chief Tony Akiotu
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 the 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.
He then congratulated and commended the Minister for appointing one of BON members, the immediate past Managing Director of Jigawa State Radio, Mr Mati Ali as a PA Media and Publicity to the Minister.
He stressed that Mati Ali has used his wealth of experience in broadcasting and journalism to give wider publicity to the activities of the Federal Ministry of Defence to the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.
Responding, the Defense Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, 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.
Hon Mohammed Abubakar Badaru
He expressed appreciation for the media’s role in informing the public and shaping national discourse, particularly in matters of security.
He also 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”.
The Minister further noted that security breaches have reduced significantly due to enhanced military operations, commending the continued collaboration between security agencies.
“Our goal is to ensure that peace and stability are not just restored but maintained”.
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.
