The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that the army will include journalists in low-risk military operations.
Lagbaja, who was represented by Brigadier General Moyo Akinojo, Commander, 41 Engineering Brigade, stated this during the maiden international conference organized by the Department of Mass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
The army chief stressed the need to prioritize training for journalists in conflict reporting to ensure accurate presentation.
He said the training was also essential in winning the trust, belief and confidence of the populace.
Lagbaja noted that the armed forces of Nigeria have a clear understanding of the profound impact the media narratives have on military operations and the socio-economic fabric of Nigeria.
He therefore urged media practitioners to shun sensational reporting in the interest of security and national development.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, ABU, Professor Kabiru Bala,while commending the department for organizing the maiden international conference, urged other departments not to relent in organizing such events to foster intellectual discourse for national development.