{"id":9565,"date":"2025-06-01T12:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T12:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9565"},"modified":"2025-06-01T12:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T12:46:47","slug":"information-minister-nsa-cds-to-lead-von-forums-security-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9565","title":{"rendered":"Information Minister, NSA, CDS to lead VON Forum\u2019s security dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img-20250601-wa0001.jpg\" alt=\"img 20250601 wa0001\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, are set to lead discussions at the maiden edition of the national citizens\u2019 engagement forum on security.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forum, billed as a high-level national event, is an initiative of Voice of Nigeria (VON), aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue between security agencies and the Nigerian public.<a href=\"https:\/\/vdo.ai\/contact?utm_medium=video&amp;utm_term=dailytrust.com&amp;utm_source=vdoai_logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises citizen engagement and participatory governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement by the Director General\/CEO of VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the Minister of Information and National Orientation will serve as the Chief Host and deliver the Opening Address at the Forum. The NSA will chair the occasion, while the CDS will attend as Special Guest of Honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from across the country, including security chiefs, civil society organisations, academia, youth groups, media professionals, as well as traditional and religious leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Director General of VON will deliver the Opening Remarks, setting the context for what he described as \u201ca citizen-centric dialogue aimed at rebuilding public trust and enhancing collaboration between the government and the people on security matters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forum will feature two panel discussions. The first, titled \u201cBridging the Gap: Enhancing Citizens\u2019 Trust in Security Institutions\u201d, will examine the strained relationship between citizens and Nigeria\u2019s security architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second session, \u201cFrom Awareness to Action: Civic Responsibility in Times of Crisis\u201d, will focus on the role of citizens, civil society, and the media in strengthening national security through proactive engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, a dedicated Open Feedback Session will allow ordinary Nigerians to directly interact with policymakers and security leaders\u2014an unprecedented move in Nigeria\u2019s approach to national dialogue on security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All arms of the country\u2019s security architecture are expected to participate in the Forum, including the armed forces, Nigeria police force, paramilitary agencies, and civil-military relations 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