Odita, Aleke, Others Elected as New DECAN Executives, Pledge Stronger Stakeholder Engagement to Sustain Peace, National Security

Nigeria's Defence Correspondents Association (DECAN) has elected a new executive committee to steer the organization for the next two years. The election concluded peacefully, ushering in Sunday Odita as President, Linus Aleke as Vice President, and Umar Bologi as Secretary.

The newly elected officials have committed to making members' welfare a central focus of their administration. They also aim to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in the defense and security sectors to bolster national peace, security, and development efforts.

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Others are Kikelomo Okere (Financial Secretary); Ihotu Odoh (Welfare Officer); Agbor Jame (Provost); and Mathew Abi (Public Relations Officer, PRO).

The executives emphasized that a motivated and professionally empowered membership is crucial for effective defense journalism. They plan to engage key figures within the defense, security, and intelligence communities to enhance national security and foster an environment conducive to economic growth and infrastructure development.

Furthermore, the new leadership acknowledged the sacrifices of Nigerian troops and commended the Chief of Defence Staff and other security agencies for their roles in maintaining peace and stability. DECAN reaffirmed its dedication to supporting initiatives that advance peace and national development, reinforcing its position as a vital link between military institutions and the Nigerian public.

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The executives also pledged to mobilise key stakeholders within the defence, security and intelligence community to strengthen partnerships aimed at enhancing national security and creating a stable environment conducive to economic growth and infrastructural development.