NATO Summit Highlights Nigeria's Cognitive Warfare Challenges

At a NATO summit in Ankara, speaker Joshua J. Omojuwa addressed the complexities of cognitive warfare and the challenges Nigeria faces in controlling its narrative amidst foreign influence.

He noted that Nigeria is already engaged in a form of warfare that is not strictly military but involves information and perception management. The discussion highlighted the importance of understanding how narratives shape public behavior and the need for Nigeria to build its own systems to counteract external propaganda.

Omojuwa emphasized that the current geopolitical landscape, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, has implications for Nigeria, which is situated in a region where foreign actors seek to destabilize the country. He pointed out that the manipulation of narratives is a powerful tool in modern conflicts, and Nigeria must learn to navigate this terrain effectively to safeguard its interests.