June 19, 2026
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd)
The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of the country’s security challenges.
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the proposal on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abuja.
Represented by his Special Adviser, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole, the minister said the initiative is aimed at fostering closer collaboration between the media and security agencies while promoting greater transparency in military operations.
