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OF COURSE WE ARE NIGERIANS; SECURITY IS NOT ARMED FORCE BUSINESS ALONE

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Nigeria is a country that faces many security challenges, such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal clashes. These threats have claimed the lives of many innocent civilians and brave military personnel who risk their lives to protect and defend the nation. The Nigerian Armed Forces have been at the forefront of combating these security issues, often with limited resources and support. They deserve our respect, appreciation, and solidarity as fellow Nigerians.

However, some Nigerians have been using social media platforms to spread fake news, misinformation, propaganda, and hate speech that undermine the efforts of the military and endanger national security. Some of these social media users are either ignorant, misinformed, or malicious. They do not care about the consequences of their actions, or the impact they have on the morale and reputation of the military and the unity and stability of the country.

This is unacceptable and irresponsible. As Nigerians, we have a duty to use social media responsibly and constructively, to support the armed forces and enhance national security. We should not be part of the problem, but part of the solution. We should not be enemies of the state, but patriots of the nation.

You might be wondering how we can offer a helping hand to the military personnel. Kant's duty theory states that we have a duty to help them not because of the consequences, but out of goodwill. Here are some possible ways we can contribute our efforts to support the Nigerian Army:

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• Verify the source and authenticity of any information before sharing it on social media. Do not spread rumours, lies, or unverified claims that could cause panic, confusion, or violence. Use reliable and credible sources of information, such as the official channels of the government and the military.

• Report any suspicious or harmful content on social media to the relevant authorities. Do not ignore or encourage any content that promotes violence, hatred, division, or subversion. Alert the security agencies or the social media platforms of any such content, and help them to remove it.

• Show appreciation and support to the military and other security agencies on social media. Express your gratitude, admiration, and encouragement to the men and women who sacrifice their lives for our safety and security. Share positive stories, images, and videos of their achievements, heroism, and professionalism. Pray for their success and protection.

• Educate and enlighten others on social media about the security situation and the role of the military. Share factual and objective information that helps to inform and educate the public about the security challenges and the efforts of the military to overcome them. Correct any misinformation or misconception that may exist among some social media users. Raise awareness and understanding of the importance of national security and the need to support the military.

• Participate and contribute to the social media seminars organized by the military. The Nigerian Army has been holding regular social media seminars across the country to interact with social media influencers, bloggers, media practitioners, and the general public on how to use social media to enhance national security. The 31st edition of the seminar was held on January 31, 2024, in Ilorin, Kwara State, with the theme "Emerging Trend on Social Media: Impacts on National Security". The seminar provided an opportunity for the participants to learn from the military and to share their views and suggestions on how to use social media positively and responsibly. Such seminars are beneficial and should be attended and supported by more Nigerians.

These are some of the ways we can use social media to support the armed forces and enhance national security. We should remember that security is not the sole responsibility of the armed forces, but a collective responsibility of all Nigerians. We should also remember that we are Nigerians, and we have a common destiny and identity. We should use social media to promote peace, unity, and progress, not war, division, and retrogression. We should use social media to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. We should use social media to support the armed forces, not to undermine them. OF COURSE WE ARE NIGERIANS; SECURITY IS NOT ARMED FORCE BUSINESS ALONE.
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