Lagos hosts Guild of Editors convention

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has concluded arrangements to hold its Biennial Convention in Ikeja, the Lagos State Capital.The Convention, scheduled to hold April 28-30, 2017, will take place at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State. The theme of the convention is: A Nation in Recession: Whither the Nigerian Media?

Malam Kabiru Yusuf, Chairman, Daily Trust Newspapers limited will chair it.A statement by Victoria Ibanga, General Secretary said the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who is the Chief Host will deliver an address and declare the Convention open. A quintessential communication expert and political lobbyist, Mr. Emma Agu, will present a paper on the theme of the Convention.    

The Biennial Convention, one of the largest gatherings of Nigerian Editors brings together over 300 editors and other media professionals. The forum will produce a new executive, led by a new President to oversee the affairs of the Guild in the next two years.

To facilitate the election process, the Guild has appointed a highly respected veteran journalist and author, Mr. Ray Ekpu, as the Chairman of a five-member Electoral Committee to conduct the process. He is to be supported by other top-notch journalists of proven integrity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is expected to address the editors who will converge on Lagos to be part of the historic event.    

As part of activities lined up for the Convention, officials of Trust Fund Pensions Limited will make a 10-minute presentation. The topic is: Pension Fund for Editors: Managing your tomorrow today, during the business session on April 29, 2017.A gala night/dinner will hold in the evening of Saturday, April 29 at 7:00pm during which new members of the Guild will be inducted. Delegates are expected to depart on Sunday, April 30, 2017.