NGE, Gov. Mbah task journalists to promote national dialogue

By, Chinelo Kodilichukwu Enugu 

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State have tasked media on reportage that promotes national dialogue and inclusion.

The members of the NGE converged at the International Conference Centre, Enugu for the conference.

Speaking, the President of NGE, Mr Eze Anaba, emphasised the importance of the media in reporting fairly and contributing meaningfully to peace-building.

 He said the convention would critically examine the role of the media in building a secure and cohesive Nigeria especially in light of the troubling security challenges confronting the nation.

 Eze noted that “insecurity” had, regrettably, become a defining feature of the national discourse.

 The NGE boss noted that the challenges differ across the regions while their severity is felt everywhere such as – in the North-East and parts of the North West where insurgency persists.

 According to him, the Middle Belt continues to reel from inter-ethnic strife, often resulting in needless bloodshed and mass displacement.

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 “This reality compels us to ask hard questions: Could the media have done more to promote dialogue and inclusion as essential tools for conflict prevention?

 “Are we, perhaps, sometimes guilty of amplifying fear and sensationalism? Are we presenting all sides of the story fairly?

 “Most importantly, how can we, as journalists and editors, contribute constructively to the peace-building process,” Eze asked.