The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has pledged full support for the forthcoming Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit & Awards 2026, reinforcing its commitment to media safety, responsible journalism, and inclusive participation of women in national security and peacebuilding.
The pledge was made by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, during a courtesy visit by the National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, and her delegation at the Corps’ headquarters in Abuja.
The visit was aimed at formally inviting the NSCDC to partner with NAWOJ for the maiden edition of the WINSEC Summit scheduled for August 5, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
Odumosu described the summit as a timely initiative that would strengthen collaboration between the media and security institutions, noting that such partnerships are critical to enhancing national development and public trust.
“I want to assure you that we will do all that we can to make sure that we are part and parcel of this summit. We will always support NAWOJ any time, any day,” he said, pledging the Corps’ readiness to actively participate despite the short notice.
He emphasized that effective collaboration between journalists and security agencies is vital for combating misinformation, improving public awareness on security issues, and shaping policies that promote peace and stability.
The Commandant also reaffirmed his commitment to advancing women’s inclusion in leadership and governance, expressing optimism that ongoing legislative efforts, including the proposed Special Seats Bill, would create more opportunities for women in national development.
Highlighting his role as UNESCO National Focal Person on the Safety of Journalists, Odumosu pledged to work closely with NAWOJ and other stakeholders to promote an enabling environment for journalists, particularly women, to operate without fear of harassment or violence.
He added that the partnership would focus on advocacy, awareness creation, reporting mechanisms, and sustained engagement with security agencies to enhance journalists’ protection nationwide.
Odumosu further proposed expanding the collaboration beyond the summit through capacity-building programmes and joint engagements with NAWOJ state chapters to strengthen media-security relations across the country.
Earlier, NAWOJ National Chairperson, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, commended the NSCDC for its efforts in safeguarding critical national infrastructure and tackling crimes such as vandalism, illegal mining, and crude oil theft.
She said the WINSEC Summit is designed as a national platform to convene key stakeholders, including security chiefs, policymakers, civil society groups, and development partners, to explore strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s security through inclusive leadership and effective communication.
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Ibrahim appealed to the Corps to actively participate in the summit by deploying senior officers as delegates and resource persons, expressing confidence that the partnership would promote responsible journalism and contribute to a more secure and peaceful Nigeria.
Both organisations expressed optimism that the strengthened collaboration would enhance national security discourse, improve media safety, and expand opportunities for women in peacebuilding and governance.
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