The Acting Director of Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele,on Thursday emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between the military and the media in promoting accurate and timely reporting of national security issues.
The Director stated this during a courtesy visit to the Abuja office of the Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, Piwoyi, Airport Road Abuja
Accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Unuakhalu and Major Audu Arigu, the Nigerian Army Spokesperson
commended the Nigerian Tribune for its longstanding contributions to journalism and national development,
The Senior Officer described the Newspaper as a well sought-after publication and praised its professionalism in covering military activities.
According to her, “the reason why I am here is to seek for collaboration. I want to appreciate you for the good work that you are doing for the Nigerian Army , the Armed Forces of Nigeria and to encourage you to do more.
“My doors are always open. I understand the need for timeliness and for hearing both sides of the story when you are doing your reportage. I will try as much as possible to oblige you with whatever information you need,
In his response, the Acting Abuja Bureau Chief of Nigerian Tribune, Prince Jacob Segun Olatunji, noted that the newspaper, established in 1949, remained the nations oldest surviving national daily and has consistently shaped public discourse in politics and current affairs.
Olatunji commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices in defending the nation, stating: “If not for the armed forces, there will not be any Nigeria.
According to him,”We commend the Chief of Defence Staff , CDS Gen Christopher Musa and the Chief of Army Staff , COAS, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede for , the good works they are doing in securing Nigeria. Nigerian Tribune is always ready to assist the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in general in disseminating their activities to the members of the public
He, however, appealed to the military high command to pay closer attention to the welfare of troops at the different theaters of operations across the country, stressing that this remains a critical issue.
According to him, “we normally have challenges with welfare of the troops in the past, but since the current Chief of Army Staff , COAS Gen Oluyede assumed office, the narrative has changed , we have not had any bad reports. We want him to continue like that, please convey our greetings to him, we salute his style of administration.
The visit underscores the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to foster stronger ties with the media in order to enhance mutual understanding and ensure balanced reporting of security operations across the country.
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