Kana Urges Defence Correspondents to Report Troops' Successes

Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, called on defence correspondents to provide balanced coverage of security issues. He emphasized the importance of reporting not only the challenges faced by the Armed Forces but also their successes and sacrifices in combating insecurity.

This statement was made during a courtesy visit from the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) ahead of their annual conference scheduled for the following Monday at the Army Officers’ Mess 1 in Asokoro, Abuja. Kana noted that journalists embedded with troops have witnessed the difficult conditions under which military personnel operate and should reflect these realities in their reports.

He criticized the media for focusing on troop casualties while neglecting significant achievements against criminal elements. Kana also praised the Armed Forces for allowing journalists access to operational areas, enhancing public understanding of military activities.