Ogun NSCDC and NUJ seek stronger collaboration on media security

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have called for an institutionalized national media security framework to protect critical infrastructure and strengthen public trust nationwide.

The strategic collaboration was highlighted on Friday during a high-level engagement between the Ogun State Command of the NSCDC and leaders of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel in Abeokuta.

Speaking on the imperative of media-security synergy, the State Commander of the NSCDC, Dr Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo, described the press as an “indispensable pillar in Nigeria’s national development architecture and overall security governance”.

Ekundayo noted that effective national security management in contemporary Nigeria extends beyond tactical operations to include strategic public communication, civic engagement and verified intelligence sharing.

He said safeguarding critical national assets such as oil pipelines, telecommunications infrastructure, electricity grids and public services requires active public cooperation, which he said could only be achieved through responsible media reporting.

He noted that national security agencies across the federation must build structured partnerships with journalists to combat disinformation, stem public panic during emergencies and uphold operational integrity.

He added that while law enforcement must remain committed to transparency, media professionals must equally balance the right to information with operational confidentiality and national stability.

Responding on behalf of the media delegation, the Chairman of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Yetunde Fatungase, highlighted the national correspondents’ commitment to ethical journalism and patriotic commitment.

Fatungase recognized the NSCDC’s statutory role in internal security, private guard regulation and civil protection, reaffirming that the press remains ready to support national stability through objective reporting.

He noted that institutional collaboration between security agencies and news organizations was vital in promoting public trust and bridging communication gaps between the public and law enforcement.