Ogun NSCDC boss seeks media collaboration to fight vandalism, protect national assets

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State, Remilekun Ekundayo, has called for increased collaboration with journalists to combat vandalism and safeguard national assets. During a meeting with the leadership of the Correspondents’ Chapel, the NUJ's Ogun State Council, Ekundayo emphasized the media's crucial role in national development and security management.

She stressed that protecting critical infrastructure like petroleum pipelines, power grids, and telecommunications requires public cooperation and responsible reporting.

Ekundayo highlighted that effective security management extends beyond tactical operations to include strategic communication, civic engagement, and the sharing of verified intelligence. She stressed the necessity of an established media-security framework to combat misinformation and prevent public panic. "I sincerely thank you for this visit.

It is a clear demonstration of your commitment to strengthening the relationship between the media and security agencies, particularly in promoting public safety, protecting critical national assets and advancing peace and security across Ogun State," she remarked.

The Commandant urged journalists to verify security information with appropriate sources to avoid creating panic. She directed the NSCDC's Public Relations Officer to maintain open lines of communication with correspondents for timely access to verified information. Ekundayo noted that while law enforcement agencies must prioritize transparency, journalists must balance the right to information with operational confidentiality and national stability.

In response, the Chairman of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Yetunde Fatungase, affirmed the commitment of journalists to ethical journalism and patriotic engagement. She reaffirmed the NSCDC's statutory role in internal security, private guard regulation, and civil protection, reaffirming the press's readiness to support national stability through objective reporting.

Fatungase emphasized that collaboration between security agencies and news organizations is vital for fostering public confidence and bridging communication gaps between the public and law enforcement.