By Barth Ikiebe
The management of DAAR Communications has reaffirmed its commitment to support the hosting of the maiden edition of Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) ‘2026.
The Managing Director/CEO of DAAR Communications, owners of AIT and Raypower, Chief Marcel Anyalechi, gave the commitment when the National Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, led a delegation of WINSEC Central Planning Committee, on a courtesy visit to the management in Abuja.
Chief Marcel Anyalechi commended NAWOJ for conceiving the idea that recognized the courage, sacrifice, dedication and outstanding contributions of women serving in Nigeria’s security architecture.
He described the WINSEC Summit and Awards as a very timely and commendable initiative capable of inspiring patriotism, excellence and greater commitment among security personnel and other stakeholders contributing to national security.
Chief Anyalechi emphasized the importance of collaboration among the media, security agencies, government and citizens in addressing the nation’s security challenges, noting that national security is a collective responsibility that requires active participation of all stakeholders.
The CEO assured the WINSEC delegation of the organization’s full support towards the success of the summit.
Some of the media strategic support to be offered includes Live coverage to ensure wider national visibility and audience engagement;
Promotional support through the airing of event publicity materials on AIT platforms ahead of the event to create awareness and mobilize public interest.
Chief Anyalechi further reiterated AIT’s readiness to continue using its platforms to promote national security awareness, public enlightenment and responsible journalism, stressing that initiatives such as WINSEC, will contribute meaningfully to building a more secure and inclusive society.
“We will work with you, partner with you and collaborate with you to ensure that the ceremony comes out successful. Those who are making sacrifices for the peace and security of our nation deserve to be recognized and honoured,” he noted.
Earlier, the National Chairperson of NAWOJ and Chairperson of the WINSEC Committee, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, thanked the management for its warm reception and unwavering support for the initiative.
She described WINSEC as a strategic platform designed to strengthen conversations around Security, Peace building, Gender inclusion, leadership and national development, while providing deserved recognition to women and other individuals making remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s security sector.
The Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026, themed, *”Celebrating Courage, Passion, Loyalty, Commitment and Sacrifice of Women in Securing the Nation,”* is to hold on June 30, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The summit will bring together key stakeholders from the security, media, governance and civil society sectors to discuss issues of national security, gender inclusion and leadership, while honouring outstanding women and other champions contributing to the security and development of Nigeria.
