The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has expressed concern over the nation’s crippling economy, insecurity, failing education system, poor governance, and a struggling media industry.
President of NGE, Mr. Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Mr Onuoha Ukeh, stated this in a communique made available to newsmen in Owerri, Imo State capital, following a Standing Committee meeting of the editors in Owerri.
The NGE stated that in spite of the Federal Government’s reforms to address the challenges, their impact was becoming unbearable for the masses.
The Guild urged the Federal Government to put in place more safety nets to address hardship, inflation, and poverty.
It also called for a holistic approach to addressing insecurity, including enhanced intelligence gathering, community policing, and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
Writing by Gladys Haruna