The Nigerian Guild of Editors asserts that a nation’s security and stability can be enhanced by leveraging its diversity, with the media playing a crucial role in promoting this goal.

The NGE stated this in a press release on Sunday by its president, Eze Anaba, and general secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren.

Diversity, according to the guild, is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation, and inclusive governance ensures that all segments of society are represented and included in decision-making processes.

The NGE stated that the media’s social responsibility in promoting diversity, tolerance, and understanding while also highlighting the importance of national security and stability.

‘’The media can achieve this by highlighting diverse perspectives and experiences, combating hate speech, misinformation, and stereotypes, and fostering dialogue and understanding among different groups,’’ the guild said.

The NGE said the convention would bring together no fewer than 400 editors, including prominent figures such as Sam Amuka-Pemu, publisher of Vanguard, and Onyema Ugochukwu, former presidential spokesman.

Nduka Obaigbena, chairman and editor-in-chief of THISDAY and Arise News, and John Momoh, chairman of Channels TV, are also expected to attend the forum.

The convention will be declared open by information minister Mohammed Idris, according to the guild.

“The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, will serve as the chief host, while Dr Momoh will chair the convention. Prince Amuka-Pemu, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and Chief Ugochukwu have been assigned roles as fathers of the day.

“The director-general of the State Security Service, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, will deliver the keynote address, titled ‘Nation’s Security Future: Harnessing Diversity for Peace/Stability and the Media’s Role’.

“The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, will also be at the national convention as a special guest,” the NGE said.

It stated that the three-day convention would also witness the election of new executives to oversee the affairs of the professional body for the next two years. 

(NAN)