Vanguard editor, Mr. Eze Anaba has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).
At NGE’s Biennial National Convention in Enugu on Friday, the Managing Director of Sun Newspapers, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh was elected General Secretary to replace Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren of ThisDay, who had completed the mandatory second term.
Uwugiaren was elected Treasurer to succeed Publisher of Nigerian Xpress, Mr. Steve Nwosu, who has also completed the mandatory two terms on a position.
Dr. Abu Sabastine Mohammed of the Nigerian Standard newspapers won the race for Deputy President. He is of Nigerian Standard newspapers.
For the ex-officio members, Rose Moses of Newsmart Online, Olabisi Deji-Folutile of Franktalknow.com and Juliet Bumah of the New Telegraph will represent the West Zone.
The North zone produced Umoru Ibrahim of Triumph, and Paulyn Ugbodaga of New Ultra 360 Media & Allied Services, while Chinedu Max Egere of Newscorneronline, and Ikpong Essien-Udom of Newsfront for the East.
The Vice Presidents for West, Dr. Kabir Alabi; and his counterpart for the East, Mr. Sheddy Ozoene of Peoples & Politics were returned unopposed, while the acting Managing Editor/Editorial Board Chairman of Daily Trust, Mr. Hamza Idris is now Vice President (North).
Also re-elected are Assistant Secretary, Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo of Freedom Online, and Social/Publicity Secretary, Mr. Charles Kalu of People 105.5 FM.
Earlier in the day, the Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh had said that there can be no security without justice, and no unity without progress.
Momoh, who was Chairman of the Convention said that there can be no progress within inclusion.
He pointed out that insecurity has reared its head in many of Nigeria’s regions, while the country had witnessed divisions across ethnic and religious limes, while economic hardship and rising frustrations have made the citizens ask tough questions about Nigeria’s future.
Momoh enjoined the media not only to report conflict, but to also spotlight solutions. “Let’s promote understanding. Let’s be bridge-builders’, he said.
On lack of inclusion, he lamented that too many voices remain unheard. He said; ‘Inclusion is not about ticking boxes. .it’s about real representation. Too many people still feel invisible. Too many voices still go unheard; women, youth, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, they all deserve a seat at the table’.
Momoh further said: ‘We, in the media, must reflect the full picture of Nigeria —not just a narrow slice. So, here is the challenge for all of us in this room: Let’s raise the standard of our work. Let’s be fearless, but fair. Let’s pursue truth, not clicks. Let’s nurture the next generation of journalists with integrity and courage.
‘Let’s remind ourselves that we are not just gatekeepers — we are builders of national conscience. As we begin this convention, here in this remarkable city, let us take a moment to reflect on the problems —but on the possibilities. Nigeria is a work in progress. But it is also a land of promise. If we come together, speak honestly, and commit to inclusion and justice — there’s no light to what this nation can achieve’.
