The Editor of Vanguard newspaper, Mr. Eze Anaba, has been elected the president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE.<\/p>\n

The election was conducted as part of activities at the NGE biennial convention held in Owerri, the capital of Imo State on Friday.<\/p>\n

In the election, Anaba defeated his opponent, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi of Western Post.<\/p>\n

While Anaba recorded 250 votes, Bolaji recorded 81 votes.<\/p>\n

The chairman of the election committee, Mrs. Maimuna Garba, announced the outcome of the election.<\/p>\n

Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren was re-elected as the General Secretary; Sheddy Ozeone, Vice President (East); Charles Kalu, Social\/Publicity Secretary, and Steve Nwosu.<\/p>\n

Members of the standing committees were also elected.<\/p>\n

An excited Anaba, speaking after the result of the election was announced promised to uphold the constitution of the Nigerian Guild of Editors.<\/p>\n

Said he: \u201cI will do everything to achieve our guild\u2019s vision and mission for the socio-economic and political development of our Guild and country, Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

He thanked the members for the confidence reposed him, promising that he would not disappoint them.<\/p>\n

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Breaking: Vanguard Editor, Eze Anaba emerges NGE President pic.twitter.com\/g8DpHkgSFf<\/a><\/p>\n

— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) June 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n