Minister of Defence Commends NAWOJ For Reportage Of Security Sector

As the global community marks World Press Freedom Day 2024, the Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru has commended the National Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ) for their reportage on security issues geared towards bringing a lasting peace to the country. 

The Minister gave the commendation when he received the Executive Members of the Association led by Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim who paid him a courtesy call at Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja.     

He expressed his gratitude to NAWOJ members for their tireless efforts in reporting and covering security issues in Nigeria. He acknowledged the crucial role of women journalists in promoting national security, emphasising that security requires a collective approach from all segments of the society.

He stressed that like professional bodies, faith based organisations and patriotic citizens need to all put hands on deck to fight insecurity.

Badaru noted that the insurgency in the northeast has drastically decreased, allowing for peaceful celebration of Sallah in the northeast, especially Borno State. He attributed this success to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's unwavering commitment to providing full security in the region and across Nigeria.

The Minister pledged to partner with NAWOJ, describing the Association as a veritable instrument for sensitising women on how to deradicalise their children and urged them to contribute their quota to national peace and sustainable security.

The NAWOJ chairperson, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim commended the appointment of Badaru as minister of defence and appreciated the government efforts in fighting insecurity.

According to her, insurgents have been significantly weakened and their atrocities have decreased substantially.

In addition she said, the success of the last Sallah celebration which was observed in Biu and other parts of the northeast, marks a great improvement from previous years.  

For her, celebrating the last Salah without any security breach in

Borno State is a testament to the effectiveness of government's security measures.