The officers and soldiers of Headquarters 6 Division Nigerian Army have been charged to exercise discipline, professionalism and responsibility in their use of social media.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, gave the charge while declaring open the Third Quarter Social Media Awareness Lecture for 2026 held at the Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya Badminton Court Port Harcourt Barracks, Rivers State.
Major General Emekah stated that the lecture was organised to educate personnel on the provisions of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Social Media Policy 2018, with particular emphasis on social media violations and the implications of non-compliance.
He noted that despite the existing policy, instances of misuse of social media by military personnel still occur, posing serious security risks to military operations and national security.
According to the GOC, the awareness lecture is aimed at reinforcing the culture of responsible social media usage, reducing breaches of the policy to the barest minimum and preventing the leakage of classified and sensitive military information through digital platforms.
He stressed that every soldier has a responsibility to safeguard operational information and uphold the image and integrity of the Nigerian Army both online and offline.
Major General Emekah commended the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Major General Emmanuel Mustafa, for finding time to visit the Division to enlighten officers and soldiers on the dangers associated with the misuse of social media.
He expressed confidence that the lecture would further strengthen personnel’s understanding of cyber security and responsible digital conduct.
In a related development, Headquarters 6 Division Garrison received 126 cadets of the 75 Regular Course (Naval Wing) of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), who were on an operational study tour to the Division as part of their training programme.
Leading the delegation, the Senior Instructor, Nigerian Defence Academy Naval Wing, Commander Clement Theophilus, explained that the study tour formed part of the Academy’s curriculum designed to expose cadets to operational realities and broaden their understanding of joint military operations. He noted that the visit was specifically intended to deepen the cadets’ knowledge of maritime security and the synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy in combating maritime-related crimes.
Delivering his remarks, the Commander, 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3, Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation DELTA SAFE, Brigadier General Abubakar Adamu Bello, shed more light on the roles, activities and synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy in combating maritime-related crimes.
He explained that effective inter-service cooperation remains indispensable to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime environment, protecting critical national infrastructure and denying economic saboteurs the freedom to operate within the Niger Delta region.
Brigadier General Bello also advised the cadets to remain morally upright, disciplined and committed to the highest standards of military professionalism while urging them to imbibe the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage and selfless service, stressing that sound character is the bedrock of effective leadership and a successful military career.
The operational study tour featured a presentation on the activities of Headquarters 6 Division Garrison, particularly its role in the protection of critical national infrastructure and support to joint operations in the Joint Operations Area. Highlights of the events included lectures, interactive sessions, presentation of souvenirs and a group photograph.
