Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Momoh lead Nigerian editors to Enugu convention

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is set to hold its Biennial National Convention in Enugu from 26 to 29 June, with a theme ‘’Building A Secure And Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion And The Media.”

In a statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the NGE said that the convention will bring together over 400 editors, including prominent figures such as Sam Amuka-Pemu, the publisher of Vanguard; Onyema Ugochukwu, former Presidential spokesperson; Nduka Obaigbena, chairman/editor-in-chief of THISDAY/Arise News Channel, and John Momoh, chairman of Channels Television.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will open the convention.

The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, will serve as the chief host, while Mr Momoh will chair the convention. Mr Amuka-Pemu, Chief Osoba, and Mr Ugochukwu, a former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, have been assigned roles as Fathers of the Day.

The Director-General of the State Security Services (SSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, will deliver the keynote address, titled ‘’Nation’s Security Future: Harnessing Diversity for Peace/Stability and the Media’s Role.’’

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will also be a special guest at the national convention.

Regarding the importance of the theme, the NGE emphasised that a nation’s security and stability can be enhanced by leveraging its diversity and that the media plays a crucial role in promoting this goal.

The Guild noted that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation, and that inclusive governance ensures that all segments of society are represented and included in decision-making processes.

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It highlighted the media’s social responsibility in promoting diversity, tolerance, and understanding and the importance of national security and stability.

‘’The media can achieve this by highlighting diverse perspectives and experiences, combating hate speech, misinformation, and stereotypes, and fostering dialogue and understanding among different groups’’, the statement added.

The three-day convention will also witness the election of new executives who will pilot the affairs of the professional body for the next two years.