As 79 Officers Graduates From Army School of Public Relations
The Nigerian Army on Friday said the media is very key in the overall success of its various field campaigns across the country.
Commandant of the School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI), Lieutenant Colonel Adamu Ngulde who spoke to graduands of the Second Quarter Courses 2024 of the school, asked them not to ignore the importance of Media Operations in Military Campaign as they returned to their respective units.
A total of 79 officers completed their course and were handed their certificates.
They included 27 officers from different units and formations of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, and 52 other ranks.
Ngulde said media operations play a crucial role in shaping the narrative, disseminating information, and engaging with the public.
According to a statement made available by the Army on Friday, the graduation ceremony held at the school auditorium in Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja.
The Commandant noted that the media landscape is constantly evolving, and it is essential that Public Relations Officers and personnel stay ahead of time, leveraging new technologies and strategies to effectively communicate and engage with diverse audiences.
He urged them to remain resolute and utilize the knowledge and skills gained while on course to further develop their career as personnel and give positive narrations and content of the Armed Forces to the public.
Ngulde used the medium to thank the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja his interest and commitment to the schooI since he assumed office.
Dignitaries that graced the ceremony include the Assistant Director Information, Directorate of Information Nigerian Navy, Capt (NN) AB Ayi, the Deputy Director Directorate of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (DOPRI) Gp Capt K Ali, the Deputy Director Open Source Intelligence, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Lt Col EC Obishili among others. Highlights of the event include presentation of certificates and awards to students who excelled during the course and photographs.