All is now set for the 18th All Nigeria Editors Conference, starting on Thursday, with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo expected to declare the three-day programme open.
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Major-General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), former Minister of Information and Culture, Nnia John Nwodo, and Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will lead discussions at the conference holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital, South-East Nigeria
In a statement issued on Sunday by the President, Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, lyobosa Uwugiaren, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, said the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, will be the Guest of Honour, while a former Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the President, Dr. Reuben Abati, will deliver the keynote address, with the theme:, ‘’2023: Political Landscape, Credible Elections And The Role of Editors.’’
Besides the opening session, the conference would have three others with the second session for Day 1 taking the paper titled, “Mobilising Citizens for Sustainable Democracy In Nigeria”, to be presented by the Former Minister of Information and Culture, Nnia John Nwodo.
Day 2 on Friday, November 11, would have the NSA, Major-General Monguno presenting a paper on “2023 General Election And Security: What Editors Need To Know’’, the statement added.
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The afternoon session of Day 2 with the paper, ‘’Preparation For 2023 General Election: How Far, How Well’’, will be delivered by the INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu.
The third session will feature invited State Governors, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kolo Kyari and other chief executive officers from both private and public sectors.
According to the statement, ‘’the conference will be rounded off on Saturday with a gala night where new Fellows and members of the Guild, will be inducted.
Over 400 editors and media ownerd from print, broadcast stations and online newspapers have registered for this year conference.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
