The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) 2025 annual conference scheduled to hold from November 3-6, 2025 in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is to be declared open by President Bola Tinubu.
Penpushing reports that the President of the elite professional body of Managing Directors, Directors of News and Editors of print, broadcast and corporate online organisations, Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh made this known in a statement.
The statement jointly issued on Sunday by the duo said the theme of the conference is “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors’, while the sub-theme will focus on “Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit: What Nigerians Expect in 2027.”
Penpushing further reports that the statement said that the conference will examine the role of editors in promoting democratic governance and national cohesion, stressing that the conference will equally discuss challenges and opportunities facing editors in promoting democratic values and national cohesion.
The statement added that the 2025 ANEC will also be “identifying best practices and strategies for editors to promote democratic governance and national cohesion, stating that on the background to the conference, President Tinubu, leaders of the opposition political parties in the country and major stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of media support in the promotion of the bonds that unite Nigeria’s diverse populations, fostering a sense of unity, and collective purpose despite political, ethnic, religious, cultural differences.”
Penpushing also reports that the Guild said that in the face of socio-economic challenges, there is need for unity in diversity, shared values, inclusion, dialogue and understanding, which would go a long way in bringing about national cohesion.”
The statement explained that the conference, on the first day, would have an opening ceremony to be attended by President Tinubu; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, other ministers, governors, members of the diplomatic corps and the organised private sector.
Penpushing reports that the statement said the conference will also feature a keynote address on the theme and other papers, such as: “Election Disputes and Judicial Integrity: Navigating the Thin Line Between Law and Politics”, and the “State of the Nation: Imperative of Economic and Political Reforms in Challenged Nation.”
The other papers include: “The Evolving Face of Journalism: Battling Misinformation, AI Disruption, and Credibility Gap”; “Media, Terrorism, and National Security: Addressing the Complexities” and “Wealth Beyond the Newsroom: Investment Opportunities for Editors After Call of Duty.”
Penpushing further reports that the statement said that over 500 media professionals from within and outside the country would attend the conference, which is taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the second time in 12 years.
“The ANEC holds every year for editors to address and discuss national issues that have social, economic and political consequences in Nigeria. This year’s ANEC is designed to provide a platform for editors/media executives to explore ways to promote national development and cohesion through responsible and responsive journalism, highlighting the importance of unity, diversity, and inclusivity and to hold leaders accountable in this regard,” the statement read.
Penpushing also reports that the statement stated that the Guild annual conference is coming four months after its Biennial National Convention, in Enugu State, wherein new executives were elected.
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