Army established media centre in borno state
You're referring to the recent development in Borno State, Nigeria!
Yes, you're correct. The Nigerian Army has established a Media Centre in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, to facilitate effective communication and information dissemination to the public, particularly during the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East region.
The Media Centre, which was inaugurated in 2020, is designed to provide a platform for the Nigerian Army to share information and updates on its operations, achievements, and challenges in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in the region.
The centre is equipped with modern facilities, including a studio, editing suites, and a press corps, to enable the army to produce and disseminate its message to the public through various media channels, including television, radio, and social media.
The establishment of the Media Centre is seen as a significant step towards promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in the Nigerian Army's operations, as well as enhancing its public relations and reputation management.
Some of the key objectives of the Media Centre include:
- Providing accurate and timely information to the public on the army's operations and achievements.
- Enhancing the army's public relations and reputation management.
- Promoting transparency and accountability in the army's operations.
- Facilitating effective communication between the army and the public.
- Countering misinformation and propaganda spread by terrorist groups and other malicious actors.
Overall, the establishment of the Media Centre is a positive development that is expected to improve the Nigerian Army's communication strategy and enhance its ability to effectively engage with the public and other stakeholders in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.