The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has inducted 36 new members and 15 fellows.
The induction followed a gala night organised for the guild by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo to conclude the 18th All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2022 in Owerri.
In his address, Uzodimma called for stronger ties between the media and the political class to usher in more development.
The governor said democracy had proved to be the best form of governance anywhere in the world.
Uzodimma also urged the media and editors to change and correct the wrong perceptions and narratives being created about Africa by foreign media.
He expressed consternation that Nigeria’s democracy was still described as “nascent’’ even after many years of uninterrupted democracy.
The governor, who described himself as “the most blackmailed politician in Nigeria,” also called for objective reportage and constructive criticism of his administration.
In his remarks, the president of the guild, Mr Mustapha Isah, urged the governor to remain focused and disregard the antics of detractors.
The NGE president also advised the governor to spread the money of the state in providing for elderly people.
The inducted fellows of the guild included a former NAN Editor-in-Chief, Mr Alli Hakeem, and Dr Reuben Abati a former Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Others include a former Managing Editor of New Nigerian Newspapers, His Royal Highness Victor Awogu, and Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso. (NAN)
