COMMANDER 14 BRIGADE URGE JOURNALISTS ON PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICAL REPORTING DURING MEDIA RETREAT AND PRESS WEEK

The Commander, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General AM Dikko, who also doubles as the Commander Sector 3 Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka has charged journalists to uphold professionalism, truth, impartiality and ethical standards, particularly as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Brigadier General Dikko who was represented by the Assistant Director Army Public Relations Captain MO Attah gave the charge on Friday November 6 2026 in his goodwill message at the 2026 Press Week and Abia 2027 Election Media Retreat organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council.

Brigadier General AM Dikko described the theme as timely, urging journalists to verify information, avoid sensationalism and refrain from publishing unconfirmed reports capable of causing tension or undermining public peace. He also emphasised issue-based reporting, national unity and peaceful coexistence.

Furthermore he stressed the importance of journalists’ safety during security-related assignments, advising media practitioners to observe safety procedures and maintain constructive engagement with security agencies. On military reporting, he cautioned against disclosing sensitive operational information, troop movements and security installations, while encouraging mutual respect and cooperation between the media and security agencies.

The Commander reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s recognition of the media as a strategic partner in nation-building, peacebuilding, and national security.

The event had its theme as ” *The Future of Journalism in an Era of Disinformation: Preparing Abia Media Practitioners for Democracy and the 2027 Polls”* featured interactive sessions and group photographs.

*MAZINHO ATTAH*

Captain

Assistant Director Army Public Relations

14 Brigade Nigerian Army

Ohafia, Abia State

08 November 2026.