Oyebanji congratulates Anaba on election as NGE President

By BolanleLawal

 

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

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anaba emerged the new president after the election held during the NGE National Biennial Convention, held in Owerri, Imo capital, on Friday.

 

NAN also reports that Anaba polled 250 votes to defeat his only opponent, Bolaji Adebiyi, who scored 81 votes.

 

The governor, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said Anaba’s election 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 on a the conduct of a rancour-free election.

 

Describing Anaba as a thoroughbred professional, with extensive experience and contact, Oyebanji urged him to deploy his wealth of experience in strengthening the guild and taking it to greater heights.

 

He also congratulated other NGE executive members elected at the convention.

 

The governor said that their election had 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.

 

He urged the new NGE leadership to collaborate with other media bodies in the country to ensure adherence to the code of ethics of the media profession.

 

Oyebanji called on Anaba and his team to ensure that the guild continued to serve as a rallying point for media professionals to chart a new course for the growth of the industry.

 

He said that the new NGE boss should also ensure better welfare for journalists as well as training and survival of media organisations in the country.

 

(NAN)