Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Defence Headquarters has reiterated it’s committment to a robust relationship with the media across the federation in fighting the war against insurgency and continued stability of Nation.
The Director Defence Information Major General Jimmy Akpor stated this when he visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists National President Comrade Chris Isiguzo, at the NUJ National Secretariat, Abuja.
Maj Gen. Akpor told his hosts that the Chief of Defence Staff is committed to working with the NUJ and the entire media towards achieving peace in the country.
Maj Gen Akpor who uelogised the NUJ and Nigerian Journalists for their efforts and doggedness in reporting activities of the Military and stabilizing the country through balanced, effective reportage, intelligence and information sharing appealed to the the media not to relent in living up to their professional best practices.
Maj. Gen Akpor who was accompanied on the visit by Navy Commodore Mohammed Wabi, Group Captain Emmanuel Iheoma and Maj. S. T. Uba thanked the NUJ President Isiguzo for hosting them at a very short notice.
In his response, the NUJ President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo thanked the Director Defence information Maj. Gen Jimmy Akpor and his entourage for their visit; saying that the media could be regarded as the oxygen of any country without which no nation can survive. Comrade Isiguzo commended the efforts of the Military in combating the hydra-headed terrorism activities and other insecurities in all the geo-political zones across the federation, saying that the media will continue to work hand in glove with the Military in achieving vibrant social development, peace and security in Nigeria.
