• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Home Security Violent Extremism: MNJTF, UNDP Review Communication Strategies
  • Security

Violent Extremism: MNJTF, UNDP Review Communication Strategies

By
Muhammad Dole
-
October 23, 2020

Violent Extremism: MNJTF, UNDP Review Communication Strategies

The Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) and the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised an inception workshop to articulate an inclusive regional communication strategy to prevent violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin. This laudable and proactive initiative was in recognition of the need to reinforce information and communication line of operation to counter (prevent) and replace the extremist ideology propagated by the Boko Haram and armed groups with a Constructive Alternative Narrative capable of discouraging extremism, restoring trust, confidence and a secured future.
Specifically, the objectives of the inception workshop were:

a. To consult technical experts and representatives from the affected areas on MNJTF’s military Influence Operations that are meant to discourage sympathy and support for terrorists and deter Boko Haram and ISWAP from radicalizing and recruiting innocent people, particularly across Troop Contributing Countries and the Lake Chad Basin in general.

b. To design a common regional approach to information and communication activities in order to prevent violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin.

c. To suggest methodologies and channels of communication appropriate with messages and Target Audiences.

To achieve the set objectives, a team of experienced technical experts, comprising seasoned academics, reputable international and local media practitioners and the military deliberated during the interactive session with key stakeholders and personalities from communities affected by the Boko Haram conflict. Participants from affected communities included traditional, community, religious and women leaders. Others were representatives of local authorities across the Lake Chad region.

Read Also:

  • Tijani, Sanwo-Olu, Bella Disu, Others to Headline 10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit
  • Third Estate Warns Against Spreading Insecurity in Kwara, Calls for United Action and Prayer
  • Anambra Police Deploy 70 Fresh Constables to Boost Security

In his welcome remarks, Force Commander MNJTF, Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf highlighted the need for a comprehensive regional non-kinetic strategy to complement the largely kinetic approach of the MNJTF to combat the security challenges in the Lake Chad Basin. General Yusuf acknowledged the existence of gaps in the existing communication strategy of the MNJTF, which he observed made the workshop imperative. In his goodwill message, the Executive Governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Zulum Umara expressed support for the workshop and charged both organisers and participants to create adequate awareness among populace with a view to replacing the destructive ideology and harmful narrative of the violent extremist group

At the opening ceremony of the inception workshop, several strategic and development partners commended the initiative and indicated interest in supporting the implementation of the recommendations of the workshop. Consequently, interested partners such as the UNDP trough the Resident Representative in Chad, Mrs. Lisa Singh, acknowledged the fact that military operation is not the only practical solution to ending the crisis. Therefore, the need has arisen for a review of strategies to also deliberately target the ideologies and psychology of the Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, as well as populations in the region. Declaring the 5 day workshop opened, the Executive Secretary of LCBC and Head of Mission of the MNJTF Ambassador Mamman Nuhu reinforced the calls for an effective strategic communication strategy in order to win the hearts and minds of the people of the Lake Chad Basin.

At the end of workshop, the facilitator and technical experts are expected to study the recommendations and subject same to a validation process before implementation. The 4-day workshop attracted representatives of the Government of Chad, European Union, African Union and Ambassadors of MNJTF Troop Contributing Countries; Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. Other participants included representatives from Centre for Coordination and Liaison and Civil Society Organizations.

Signed
Colonel Muhammad Dole
Chief of Military Public Information
MNJTF
N’Djamena Chad

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • (UNDP)
  • Communication Strategy
  • LCBC
  • MNJTF
  • MNJTF Troop
  • Violent Extremism
Previous articleEndSARS: A Dozen Sign of Looming Anarchy in Nigeria
Next articleIlorin: Hoodlums Cart Away Food Items from Covid-19 Palliative Warehouse
Muhammad Dole
Muhammad Dole
http://www.PRNigeria.com

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

Third-Estate

Third Estate Warns Against Spreading Insecurity in Kwara, Calls for United Action and Prayer

Anambra police command

Anambra Police Deploy 70 Fresh Constables to Boost Security

ICPC to Prosecute Self-Acclaimed Kano Journalist for Alleged ₦14 Million Fraud

Army Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National Security

Nigerian Air Force new Headquarters

Badaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in Abuja

Troops Repel Terrorists Attacks in Borno, Launch Rescue Operation for Abducted Villagers

Christian Association of Nigeria CAN

CAN Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Says Violence in Nigeria Affects All Faiths

Bandit hideout destroyed by troops

Army Dislodges Bandits in Taraba Forests Under Operation Lafiya Nakowa

How Irabor’s Book Launch Became National Security Summit as Obasanjo, Jonathan, Kukah, Sultan Spoke on Boko Haram

Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army Denies Losing Weapons to Bandits in Kwara Operation

NDLEA Logo

NDLEA Dismantles Cocaine Cartels Behind UK Shipments, Arrests Suspects, Destroys 25,000kg Skunk Nationwide

Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Repel Boko Haram Attack in Borno

Recent Posts

  • Tijani, Sanwo-Olu, Bella Disu, Others to Headline 10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit
  • Third Estate Warns Against Spreading Insecurity in Kwara, Calls for United Action and Prayer
  • Anambra Police Deploy 70 Fresh Constables to Boost Security
  • ICPC to Prosecute Self-Acclaimed Kano Journalist for Alleged ₦14 Million Fraud
  • Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello’ s Fund Withdrawals Did Not Breach Banking Regulations, EFCC Witness Tells FCT Court
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
Tijani, Sanwo-Olu, Bella Disu, Others to Headline 10th Nigeria Digital PR SummitThird Estate Warns Against Spreading Insecurity in Kwara, Calls for United Action and PrayerAnambra Police Deploy 70 Fresh Constables to Boost SecurityICPC to Prosecute Self-Acclaimed Kano Journalist for Alleged ₦14 Million FraudEx-Gov Yahaya Bello' s Fund Withdrawals Did Not Breach Banking Regulations, EFCC Witness Tells FCT CourtAtiku Criticises DSS, Demands Probe of Tinubu Cabinet Following Minister's ResignationTinubu: Shuttle Diplomacy and the Power of Showing UpMAAUN Public Health Students Host Seminar to Combat Drug Abuse and Preventable DiseasesFutureMap Graduates Over 1,000 Students from STEAM Camp in JigawaFinally, Tinubu's Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate ScandalTinubu Confers National Honour on Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood YakubuArmy Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National SecurityBadaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in AbujaJUST IN: INEC Boss Prof. Yakubu Hands Over Leadership to Acting ChairTroops Repel Terrorists Attacks in Borno, Launch Rescue Operation for Abducted Villagers
X whatsapp