NSA, NUJ Partner to Combat Misinformation, Protect Critical National Infrastructure

Timescope News 

The Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection in the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has sought collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to combat misinformation and strengthen media support for the protection of critical national infrastructure.

The call was made during a familiarisation visit by the Directorate's delegation to the NUJ National Secretariat on October 9, 2026, where both parties explored ways to promote responsible journalism, improve public awareness, and support national security.

Leading the delegation, Director Air Vice Marshal Effiom expressed concern over the spread of misleading and unverified reports, particularly those involving telecommunications companies and other critical service providers. He warned that such information could mislead the public and erode public confidence.

He urged journalists to uphold professional standards through thorough investigations and verification of facts before publication or broadcast. He also proposed the development of NUJ-led guidelines to strengthen media coverage of telecommunications and other critical service providers.

Responding, NUJ National President Comrade Alhassan Yahya welcomed the initiative and assured the Directorate of the Union's readiness to collaborate in advancing national security and the public interest.

Yahya stressed that responsible journalism remains vital to national development and public enlightenment, reaffirming the NUJ's commitment to promoting ethical reporting and positioning journalists as agents of positive change.

Also speaking, NUJ National Secretary Mr Achike Chude called for a clear framework to guide the proposed partnership, including structured engagements and capacity-building programmes to equip journalists with the skills required to report accurately on critical national assets and infrastructure protection.

Both parties expressed commitment to strengthening cooperation to promote accurate, ethical, and responsible journalism in support of national security and the protection of the country's critical infrastructure.