The Nigerian Guild of Editors NGE, the elite professional body of Managing Directors, Directors of News and Editors of print, broadcast and corporate online organisations, will hold its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference ANEC from November 3 to 6, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja.

President Tinubu to Open the Conference

 

Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, NGE President and General Secretary respectively, announced in a press statement on Sunday that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will declare the annual conference open.

The conference will focus on the theme Democratic Governance and National Cohesion The Role of Editors.

Sub Theme on Electoral Integrity

In addition, the sub theme of the conference will spotlight Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit What Nigerians Expect in 2027.

The conference will therefore examine the role of editors in promoting democratic governance and national cohesion.

Discussions on Challenges and Opportunities

The Guild explained that the gathering will also provide a forum to discuss challenges and opportunities facing editors in strengthening democratic values and promoting national cohesion.

It will identify best practices and strategies that editors can adopt in advancing democratic governance and fostering unity.

Background to the Conference

According to the Guild, President Tinubu, opposition leaders, and major stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of media support in promoting bonds that unite Nigeria’s diverse populations.

They noted that media can foster a sense of unity and collective purpose despite political, ethnic, religious, and cultural differences.

Need for Unity in Diversity

The Guild stressed that in the face of socio economic challenges, Nigerians must embrace unity in diversity, shared values, inclusion, dialogue, and understanding.

These values, they argued, will go a long way in strengthening national cohesion.

Dignitaries Expected at the Opening Ceremony

The Guild revealed that the opening ceremony on the first day will attract President Tinubu, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Barr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris, as well as other ministers, governors, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the organised private sector.

Keynote Address and Papers

The conference will feature a keynote address on the theme and several papers. Among the papers are Election Disputes and Judicial Integrity Navigating the Thin Line Between Law and Politics and State of the Nation Imperative of Economic and Political Reforms in Challenged Nation.

Other papers will 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.

Over 500 Professionals to Attend

The Guild confirmed that more than 500 media professionals from within and outside the country will attend the conference, which returns to the FCT for the second time in 12 years.

Importance of the Annual Conference

According to the Guild, the ANEC provides editors with an annual platform to address and discuss national issues with social, economic, and political consequences.

This years conference will enable editors and media executives to explore ways to promote national development and cohesion through responsible and responsive journalism.

It will also highlight the importance of unity, diversity, inclusivity, and holding leaders accountable.

Conference After Biennial Convention

This years ANEC comes four months after the Guild held its Biennial National Convention in Enugu State, where members elected new executives.

Signed
For Nigerian Guild of Editors

Eze Anaba
President NGE

Onuoha Ukeh
General Secretary NGE

 

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