The Nigeria Police Force, (NPF) has posited that the fourth realm of the government, the media is crucial in promoting peace and security in the country.
The commissioner of police in Jigawa state, CP Effiom Emanual Ekot stated this when he paid a familiarization visit to the state Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) correspondent chapel office in Dutse.
He said the visit was to strengthen the cordial and working relationship between police and journalists in the state.
According to him, “journalists are critical stakeholders in establishing and promoting peace and security in the nation.”
Ekot urged the members of the chapel to keep up with their good work and also to sustain their good working relationship with the security personnel.
He added that the media needs to put up their best in this critical time of election in the country.
The CP then urged the members of the chapel to keep up with their good work and also maintain their good working relationship with the police, especially in this critical time of the campaign and other election activities for a sustainable peace and stability.
Responding, the chairman of the correspondent chapel Comrade Muhammad Zangina said the cordial relationship between the working journalist in the state had contributed immensely in making Jigawa state one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.
Comrade Zangina expressed the appreciation of the chapel members for the CP visit, which he described as a great honour and a milestone in strengthening the cordial relationship between the duo.
The Chapel chairman then promised to continue collaborating with the new CP in the area of promoting public consciousness on security and also play their expected role in supporting a peaceful political campaign and the forthcoming 2023 general election.