The Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund (CFWS&FHSF) has commended the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for its excellent reportage of Nigeria’s security, social, political and economy development.
Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe, Chairman, Board of the Trustees (BOT) of the centre, gave the commendation in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
He particularly commended Mr Buki Ponle, the Managing Director of the agency, for his leadership qualities, adding that he was a thorough professional that should be emulated.
“On behalf of the trustees members, I hereby appreciate and commend NAN and its managing director for making effective contributions, accurate reportage on security matters and the country’s challenges.
“It is a story of leadership and making difference in all that you do.
Nigerians enjoy and appreciate your reportage on security; we thank you for your good works,” Esekhaigbe said.
He noted that over time, security had occupied a centre stage in all human endeavours, especially with globalisation, saying that the world was experiencing an escalation in threats to security .
Esekhaigbe said Nigeria was also confronted with various security issues and challenges emanating from both external and internal threats as well as trans- border criminal activities.
“The reportage of NAN in all of these, stands out from the crowd, especially with its articulate and precise news reporting and articles without taking an emotional stance on either side of the issue.
“Your thorough research and clear writting is commendable, Nigerians look forward to reading your informative security reports.
“They are educational, informative, clear incisive analysis, complete, accurate, easy to understand with excellent background information,” he said.
According to the centre’s BoT chairman, the agency’s reportage has helped Nigerians to see more clearly in an intelligent and articulate way.
He said the centre was grateful having NAN as its media partner over the years, saying that its attention to security details continued to impress Nigerians.
He also commended Mr Emmanuel Mogbede, an Editor/Correspondent in the agency, saying his passion on the job as a professional knew no limit, adding that the agency’s journalist were professionals working with unwavering commitment.
“The management and staff of NAN are an incredibly hard worker, who deserve compliment, your willingness to continually step out of your comfort zone inspires us to do same.
“Your confidence on security reportage is infectious, you have delivered useful security tips to help guide Nigerians.
“Indeed NAN comprises a diverse and talented team of workers, researchers and subject matter experts equipped with data and insights to clearly show both sides.
“NAN has set itself apart from the pack, your media organisation is a game changer, pacesetter and a trailblaser on many fronts,” Esekhaigbe said.
He added that NAN brand of journalism was developmental, saying that the agency had served a higher purpose, which included ensuring the development, peace and unity of the country.
He pleged the center’s unalloyed support to the military and para-military agencies to effectively confront the country’s security challenges.
He noted that the country’s security personnel had in recent times successfully tackled criminals in all the geo-political zones and should be appreciated for their sacrifices to keep the country safe.
He sympathised with all the families that had been affected by the activities of terrorists, banditry, kidnapping, farmer/herders clashes, rustlers, brigandage, militancy and other heinous crimes.
“We owe a huge debt to our frontline security operatives, we are pleading for a national solidarity to honour frontline security operatives who are wounded.
“Reported missing in action and fallen heroes who lost their lives while defending lives and property, their sacrifices can never be forgotten.
“We all must demonstrate a unity of purpose and work collectively to wage and win the fight against insecurity; we don’t have a choice,”
Esekhaigbe stressed (NAN)
