Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has hailed the re-election of Mr. Femi Adesina to serve as President of the Nigerian Guild of Editor, NGE, for another two years.
The Governor congratulated the Osun-born media guru in a statement issued yesterday in Osogbo, the state capital, by his media aide, Semiu Okanlawon.
According to him, the re-election of Adesina was a clear testimony of his astute leadership trait, and prudent knowledge in human management. He called on the guild to work hard in making sure that the media collaborates and cooperates with the government in building, sustaining and protecting the nation’s democracy.
The Governor categorically reminded journalists to always be mindful of their roles in building and sustaining a virile democratic culture in the country.
The statement reads in part, “Your re-election as the President of Nigerian Guild of Editors has come to us in Osun as another landmark achievement.
“This is so not only because you are one of the best hands in your profession, which has earned you a return to this exalted position but also for the fact that you have done us proud as a true ambassador of Osun.
“Your re-election must certainly be hinged on your leadership qualities and successes your have recorded as a thoroughbred professional.
“It is my wish that your association will always put the nation, its democratic experiment and progress at the forefront in all your activities.
“The significance of media to national development cannot be underestimated. Therefore, it is hoped that you will at all time pursue what is beneficial to the country, government and its democracy’s sustainability.
“The Fourth Estate of the Realm must uphold the principle of fair hearing, engage in investigative and in-depth reportage of events and ensure an egalitarian society where all shades of interests and opinions are given opportunities to air their views.”
Mr. Adeshina, who is the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the Sun newspapers, was on Saturday re-elected unopposed as the NGE President during the guild’s 2015 Biennial Convention in Lagos.
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