Insecurity: Group Tasks Media, CSOs, NGOs On Accurate Narratives

A non-partisan advocacy group, National Youths Security and Development initiative (NYSDI) has questioned the roles of  Civil Society Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), advocacy groups and some even some media organizations in the ongoing fight against insecurity.

According to NYSDI, some advocacy groups, CSOs, NGOs and media organisations have chosen to downplay national security while upholding issues that affect morale of our troops who are daily making sacrifices for our country.

Addressing a press in Abuja on Friday, NYSDI Secretary, Charles Freeman, tasked the media to always verify issues before going to press.   

He said, recently, one advocacy group, whether intentional, misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, by twisting the narrative and attempted to politicize an issue as sensitive as national security.

“For the media organisations that carried the story, we feel it was necessary to get clarification before taking it to the public.

“The issue of national security and current challenges we are facing is too sensitive to be misrepresented,” he said.

Siding with the CDS, he quoted the Defence Headquarters “General Musa has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to protecting all Nigerians, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. He has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of citizens, promote civil-military cooperation, and uphold the values of professionalism, compassion, and integrity in military operations.”

He said under the CDS, the Armed Forces of Nigeria has shown commitment and sincerity in its approach to solving the crisis.

“We are pleading with advocacy groups, CSOs, NGOs and media organisations to exercise restraint in their activities. We must not destroy what the Armed Forces are doing to restore peace across the country.

“Across the country, our troops are paying huge sacrifices. Your role can either make or mar their efforts,” he said.

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