See journalists as patriots, NGE charges govt
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has charged the government to see journalists as patriots who have the interest of the nation at heart.
This was part of resolutions made at the Guild’s 2025 biennial conference, themed “Nation’s Security Future: Harnessing Diversity for Peace/Stability and the Media’s Role” on June 27, 2025 in Enugu.
In a communiqué issued on Sunday and signed by the President of NGE, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the Guild also stated that a nation’s security and stability can be enhanced by leveraging its diversity, with the media playing a crucial role in promoting this goal.
It noted that editors and journalists should promote responsible journalism practices, and that the media and government should prioritise peace and inclusion, and work towards building a stronger, more united Nigeria.
Key resolutions include “Security is duty of the government and citizens.
“The media must promote peace, inclusion, and justice by prioritizing peace and stability over breaking news.
“Security agencies and media must collaborate to promote peace and stability.
“Media practices should promote diversity and representation as well as avoid one-sided stories and sensationalism
“The media should promote dialogue and consider implications of reporting certain things.
“The government must see the media as a profession of patriots who have the interest of the nation at heart
“Government should equip the military and other security agencies with requisite and modern weapons needed to ensure security
“Security agencies should step up intelligence gathering and be proactive in handling security challenges
“The legislature should look into laws that inhibit media practices in the spirit of democracy
“The NGE should explore ways to benefit members by working with the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) to establish a Media Trust Fund.
“The new executives should maintain the cardinal objectives of the Guild – the preservation of the standards of journalism practice, ensure adherence to the code of ethics, defend the rights of its members.”
The communiqué stated that the NGE also conducted elections, and the following officials emerged: Eze Anaba – President, Sabastine Abu – Deputy President, Sheddy Ozoene – Vice President (East), Hamza Idris – Vice president (North), Kabir Garba – Vice President (West), Onuoha Ukeh – Secretary, Gabriel Akinadewo- Assistant Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren- Treasurer, Charles Kalu – Social /Publicity Secretary, Rose Moses – Standing Committee member (West), Juliet Bumah – Standing Committee member (West), Olabisi Deji-Folutile – Standing Committee member (West), Umoru Ibrahim- Standing Committee members (North), Paulyn Ugbodaga- Standing Committee member (North), Chinedu Max Egere – Standing Committee member (East) and Ikpong Essien-Udom – Standing Committee member (East).
The Guild commended Governor Peter Mbah for hosting the convention and for his developmental strides in the last two years.
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