Oyebanji, Sanwo-Olu congratulate Anaba on election as NGE president

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba, on his election as the President of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).

Anaba emerged the new president of the Guild following election held during the NGE National Biennial Convention held in Owerri on Friday. He polled 250 votes to defeat his only opponent, Bolaji Adebiyi, who scored 81 votes.

The Governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said Anaba’s election as NGE President offered him an opportunity to build on the achievements of his predecessors, who worked hard to take the Guild to great heights. He also congratulated the Guild for a rancour-free election.

Describing Anaba as a thoroughbred professional with extensive experience and contacts, Oyebanji urged the new NGE president to deploy his wealth of experience to strengthen the Guild and take it to greater heights.

Oyebanji also congratulated other NGE executive members elected at the convention, stressing that their election has placed them in good stead to make history for themselves and contribute to the growth of the media industry as one of the pillars of democracy in Nigeria.

The Governor charged the new NGE leadership to collaborate with other media bodies in Nigeria to ensure adherence to the code of ethics of the media profession.

Oyebanji further enjoined the new NGE boss and his team to use the Guild to continue to serve as a rallying point for editorial leaders in the media profession to chart a path for the growth of the industry, especially in the area of welfare for journalists, training and survival of media organisations in the country.

Similarly, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Anaba, on his election.
Sanwo-Olu in a statement, yesterday, said the election of Anaba, is a testament to the trust and belief his colleagues have in him and other executive members elected to steer the ship of the Guild for the next two years.

Sanwo-Olu who commended the immediate past President, Mr. Mustapha Isah, for his leadership attributes and successful tenure, also congratulated the newly elected executive members of the Guild.

He said: “The election of Mr. Eze Anaba as President of Nigeria Guild of Editors is deserving, considering his experience, commitment, and long years of service in the media industry and NGE in particular.

“He is a seasoned journalist and media manager with a proven track record of excellence in journalism. I believe his election as President of the NGE will contribute positively to the media industry.”

Meanwhile, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has been commended for hosting the NGE, twice in seven months.
The Special Adviser to Uzodimma on Imo Orientation Agency, Dr. Fidel Onyeneke, gave the commendation at the weekend while briefing journalists.

He said hosting the NGE at the weekend after hosting them in November indicated the synergy between the governor and the editors, and by extension, other journalists.

Onyeneke said an effective, free and hitch-free convention in Owerri confirmed the hospitable nature of the people, adding that the environment in the state was conducive for both national and international events.

The Imo government official urged journalists to always use their profession to educate and enlighten the people on the “right attitudes and values that will enhance peaceful co-existence in Imo State.”