The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Operation HADIN KAI have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic communication and inter-agency collaboration to enhance ongoing counter-terrorism operations and advance national security objectives.
According to an official signed statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, on July 21, 2026, in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The statement said the Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, described strategic communication as a critical component of modern military operations, stressing that effective communication, coordinated messaging and strong inter-agency collaboration are essential to shaping public perception, countering terrorist propaganda, denying adversaries the information space and sustaining public confidence in ongoing military operations.
He also commended the Nigerian Air Force for its professionalism and continued support to joint operations in the North East.
Air Commodore Ejodame, in his remarks, underscored the need for greater synergy in strategic communication among the Armed Forces and other security agencies. He noted that harmonised communication efforts, sustained media engagement and the timely dissemination of factual and credible information through responsible media organisations are crucial to reinforcing public trust, countering misinformation and disinformation, and projecting a unified national security narrative.
According to the statement, the NAF spokesman explained that the visit was aimed at deepening collaboration between the Nigerian Air Force and Operation HADIN KAI in promoting accurate, timely and coordinated communication on military operations and other national security issues.
Both senior officers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic communication as a force multiplier in support of ongoing operations. They emphasised that proactive media engagement, timely dissemination of verified information and sustained collaboration among security agencies and state media are essential to shaping positive public perception, denying terrorist groups the opportunity to exploit the information environment, consolidating operational gains, strengthening civil-military relations and advancing lasting peace, security and national development.
The statement added that the visit was attended by the Air Component Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, Air Commodore Buba Ahmed; the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed; Component Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and other senior officers.
Activities during the visit included the inspection of a Quarter Guard, the signing of the visitors’ register, the presentation of souvenirs and a group photograph.
