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At the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Biennial National Convention held in Enugu on Friday, June 28, 2025, Mr. Eze Anaba, the editor of Vanguard newspaper, was re-elected unopposed as NGE President.
He will serve a final two-year term, continuing his impactful leadership of the guild.
The convention also saw the election of other key officers. Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, Managing Director of Sun Newspapers, was chosen as General Secretary, by wide margin, succeeding Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren of ThisDay, who completed his mandatory second term.
Dr. Uwugiaren, in turn, was elected Treasurer, taking over from Mr. Steve Nwosu, Publisher of Nigerian Xpress, who also concluded his two-term service.
Dr. Abu Sabastine Mohammed of Nigerian Standard Newspapers, Jos, Plateau State, was elected Deputy President, rounding out the top leadership team.
In the ex-offcio category, Rose Moses of Newsmart Online, who garnered the highest number of votes in the entire election, an impressive 225, was re-elected as Standing Committee member representing the West Zone. She will be joined by Olabisi Deji-Folutile of Franktalknow.com and Juliet Bumah of the New Telegraph, both also elected to represent the West.
Notably, all three Standing Committee members from the West Zone are female, highlighting the growing influence of women in the guild’s leadership.
The North zone produced Umoru Ibrahim of Triumph, and Paulyn Ugbodaga of New Ultra 360 Media & Allied Services, while Chinedu Max Egere of Newscorneronline, and Ikpong Essien-Udom of Newsfront were elected for the East.
The Vice Presidents for West, Dr. Kabir Alabi of Guardian newspapers, and his counterpart for the East, Mr. Sheddy Ozoene of Peoples & Politics were returned unopposed, while the acting Managing Editor/Editorial Board Chairman of Daily Trust, Mr. Hamza Idris was also announced unopposed as Vice President (North).
Also returned unopposed are Assistant Secretary, Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo of Freedom Online, and Social/Publicity Secretary, Mr. Charles Kalu of People 105.5 FM.
This new leadership lineup promises to build on the NGE’s tradition of excellence and foster greater unity and professionalism among Nigerian editors nationwide.
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