The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has urged the newly elected member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to make effort in protecting the rights of journalists.
According to a statement made by Alex and signed by the the chief press Secretary, Mr Kazie Uko on Wednesday in Umuahia.
“The emergence of Anaba as the president of the Guild was an eloquent testimony to his leadership qualities and a demonstration of the confidence reposed in him by his colleagues”.
The governor called on Anaba to use his new office to improve the welfare of journalists and promote professionalism in the practice of journalism in the nation.
He congratulated Anaba on his emergence and prayed God to grant him a successful tenure that would continually strengthen the unity and progress of the Guild.
Otti also congratulated the entire Guild and commended the organising committee of the convention, for ensuring a free, fair and peaceful election that produced the new leadership.
“The people of Abia State are indeed glad to have you as one of their illustrious sons and hope that you will use your new office to work towards the realisation of their dream of a progressive and prosperous Abia,” Otti said.
