The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists accompany military personnel during selected operations.
This move is aimed at improving security reporting and give the public greater insight into the realities of counterinsurgency and other internal security efforts.
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the plan at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja noting that the proposed arrangement would foster closer collaboration between the media and security agencies while promoting transparency in military activities.
Musa explained that the media plays a strategic role in shaping public perception of security operations and national stability, adding that security management now extends beyond conventional battlefields.
the minister emphasised that the success of security operations should not be assessed solely by military victories but also by the level of confidence citizens have in security institutions.
