The Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Thursday, September 24, 2026, declare open the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu.
Penpushing reports that President and General Secretary of the Guild, Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, respectively, in a statement said the two-day conference, which is the flagship annual gathering of the body, will hold at The Dome, International Conference Centre, Opara Square Road, Enugu, beginning at 2pm on Thursday and continuing on Friday, September 25.
The statement emphasized that Shettima would address editors and other participants on the conference theme, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” as well as the sub-theme, “When Lies Look Real: Detecting and Debunking AI Disinformation Before, During and After Election.”
Penpushing further reports that the Vice President is equally expected to speak on other issues relating to democracy, elections, press freedom and national development, adding that Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, would also address the conference.
The statement disclosed that more than 500 editors from across the country, alongside government officials, academics, civil society representatives and other stakeholders, are expected to attend the conference, which will focus on critical national and global issues with significant social, economic and political implications.
Penpushing also reports that the Guild said His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, would chair the conference, while former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, would deliver the keynote address.
The statement said other speakers lined up for the conference include Professor Auwal Yadudu of the Faculty of Law, Bayero University, Kano, who will speak on “Public Trust, Electoral Justice and Democratic Stability.”
Penpushing reports that the guild stated that the immediate past President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, will address the editors on “Election Petitions in the Digital Age: Independence, Evidence, BVAS and the Courts.”
The statement added that on the second day, respected journalist, public speaker and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Newspapers, Mr. Martins Oloja as well as newspaper columnist and activist, Owei Lakemfa, will speak on “Reporting Terrorism Without Becoming a Tool for Terrorists.”
Penpushing further reports that Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Paul University, Awka, Professor Chinyere Okunna, will address the conference on “Neutrality, Professionalism and Election Security in Democratic Governance,”
The statement said the Founder and Chief Medical Director of Save A Life Hospital, Port Harcourt, Dr Richard Okoye, will speak on “The Human Side of Journalism: Managing Stress, Deadlines and Personal Wellbeing.”
Penpushing also reports that Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, United States of America (USA) , Farooq A. Kperogi, will examine the conference sub-theme on artificial intelligence and disinformation, focusing on the detection and debunking of false information before, during and after elections.
The statement added that second day will also feature an Executive Session at 12:30pm, during which editors will engage governors, political party leaders and heads of government agencies and parastatals on issues of national importance.
Penpushing reports that the Guild explained that, the conference will provide a platform for editors and other stakeholders to examine practical pathways for strengthening democratic governance, promoting national development and advancing nation-building through responsible and responsive journalism.
The statement said the gathering would also enable media leaders to interrogate the challenges confronting democracy and examine the role of the media in safeguarding credible elections, rebuilding public trust and strengthening democratic values.
Penpushing further reports that the statement added that the Guild All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) is supported by Enugu State Government, UNESCO, Craneburg, NNPC, Zenith Bank, NCC and others.
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