Tinubu to open editors’ conference Nov 12

President Bola Tinubu, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, are among the dignitaries expected at this year’s annual conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors.

The two-day conference, scheduled for November 12 and 13 in Abuja, will convene editors from print, broadcast, online platforms and news agencies across the country.

In a statement jointly signed by NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the guild said Tinubu will declare the conference open at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, while the Sultan and the Chairman of ThisDay Newspapers, Nduka Obaigbena, will chair different sessions.

The yearly gathering provides a platform for editors and national leaders to interrogate issues shaping governance, development and national cohesion.

This year’s theme is “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors,” with Governor Uzodimma delivering the keynote address.

There will also be a panel discussion on the sub-theme, “Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit: What Nigerians Expect in 2027

Other speakers billed for various sessions include former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.); Managing Partner, Awa Kalu & Partners, Prof. Awa Kalu (SAN); Head of Department, Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim; and Dean, School of Post-Graduate Studies, Baze University, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi.

Irabor will speak on “Media, Terrorism, and National Security: Addressing the Complexities.”

Kalu will address “Election Disputes and Judicial Integrity: Navigating the Thin Line Between Law and Politics.”

Ibrahim will take “State of the Nation: Imperative of Economic and Political Reforms in a Challenged Nation.”

Adeniyi will examine “The Evolving Face of Journalism: Battling Misinformation, AI Disruption, and Credibility Gap.”

The statement added that the second day of the conference will feature an executive session where editors will engage government officials, policymakers, political leaders and captains of industry.