He urged Anaba and the entire leadership of the NGE to lead the needed change in the journalism profession in the country with the aim of making it more responsive and development focused.
…Seeks Media Cooperation For National Development
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily– President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Eze Anaba on his election as the President of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).
This is just as he lauded the emergence of Mr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren, who is the Editor, Nation’s Capital of Thisday Newspaper, as General Secretary, as well as other newly elected executive officers of the guild.
Akpabio, while describing Anaba as a square peg in a square hole in a statement issued by his media office on Monday, added that his election was a testament to his dedication, commitment and professionalism.
He charged the new NGE president to bring to bare his reputation for attention to details, humility, excellence and innovativeness which has been his hallmark in the Vanguard Newspaper.
The Senate President called for renewed partnership between the media and the Legislature in particular, and the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in general, to advance democratic governance in the country, as well as make the Renewed Hope Agenda a reality for the generality of Nigerians.
Akpabio further said though the requirements of the new responsibilities are daunting, he is convinced that the new officers have what it takes to effectively and efficiently lead and take the organization to higher heights.
The Senator urged the new executive to work towards upholding the ethics of the journalism profession, as well as using the vast powers of the media to support critical economic and social reforms being championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the overall benefit of Nigerians.
He specifically urged Anaba and the entire leadership of the NGE to lead the needed change in the journalism profession in the country with the aim of making it more responsive and development focused.
Akpabio said: “Your elevation came at a time the entire nation is desirous of a new thinking in the management of its affairs. I am confident that you are well-equipped to contribute to the rerealisation a new NGE, the journalism profession and Nigeria in general, during your tenure.”
He also urged the NGE to join hands with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other relevant stakeholders to rid the profession of quacks and fake news peddlers.
While wishing Anaba, Uwugiaren and all newly elected NGE national officers a successful tenure of office, the Senate President urged them to bring their rich experience in further uplifting and expanding the frontiers of the apex Editor’s body in the country.