President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the just concluded Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) as an epochal milestone in the evolution of journalism profession in Nigeria.
Anaba was elected at the 2023 National Biennial Convention of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), held in Owerri, Imo State.
He succeeded Mr. Mustapha Isah of the Silverbird Group, whose tenure just ended. Anaba polled 250 votes to defeat his only opponent, Bolaji Adebiyi, formerly of This day Newspapers, who scored 81 votes.
In a statement, the Special Adviser on Special duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, said that the election of new officers of the Guild to guide the affairs of the organisation for the next two years was successful and rancour-free despite the intensity of the contest for the various positions.
Alake, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), congratulated the newly elected president of the guild, Mr. Eze Anaba, who is also the Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, wishing him and other newly elected officials of the guild a most fulfilling and productive tenure in office.
On the backdrop of its peaceful and rancour-free elections, the NGE has sent a resounding message to the larger Nigerian polity that elections for desired offices can be intensely competed for without degenerating into bitterness, acrimony and needless malice.
In this regard, the president commended those who lost out in the elections at various levels such as Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi of ThisDay newspaper for accepting the outcome and pledging support for the winners.
Similarly, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at the weekend congratulated Editor of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Eze Anaba, on his election as President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE).
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori congratulated Anaba for a well-deserved victory, adding that with his contributions to the Guild as Social and Publicity Secretary, he was destined to clinch the coveted seat.
The governor lauded the theme of the Convention- “Post 2023 Election: Promoting Professionalism for Enhancement of Democracy and Good Governance,” saying it was apt and a good agenda setting for enhancement of democracy and good governance by national and sub-national governments in the country.
Oborevwori noted that the entire members of the Guild deserved accolades for electing Anaba as president due to his invaluable and significant contributions to the journalism profession.
He further described Anaba as a role model who has proved his mettle in the profession, adding that his election was an inspiration to other journalists striving to make a name in the profession.
“It is my prayer that you will bring your robust wealth of experience in media management and huge contacts in the public and private sectors to bear, not only in advancing the course of the Guild, but the journalism profession in general.”
