Kayode Akintemi, MD and Editor-in-Chief, News Central and Nasiru Abdulmajid, the Borno state commissioner of police
Nasiru Abdulmajid, the commissioner of police in Borno, has assured News Central TV of maximum security ahead of a town hall meeting scheduled to be held in Maiduguri, the state capital, on June 19.
The police commissioner gave the assurance when he received Kayode Akintemi, managing director and editor-in-chief of News Central, and a team of senior staff members of the media outfit during a courtesy visit to him in Maiduguri on Tuesday.
According to a press statement issued at the end of the visit, Abdulmajid said the police command is fully committed to supporting the initiative.
He added that a strong relationship between the media and law enforcement agencies is critical to building trust, promoting transparency, and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
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Akintemi commended the commissioner for his support and reaffirmed News Central’s dedication to responsible journalism and national development.
He added that collaboration with security agencies is vital to achieving lasting peace and stability in Borno.
The statement said the town hall meeting, being planned by News Central TV, is expected to bring together government officials, civil society groups, security agencies, and residents to deliberate on key issues around peace, security, and development in the north-east region.
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Last year, Dele Farotimi, human rights advocate, and Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education, featured as guest speakers at News Central’s town hall meeting, which was held in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The media outfit also hosted a diaspora edition in New York, United States, where participants discussed the right to vote and civic inclusion.
