It’s that time of the year again when Nigeria’s newsroom leaders gather under one roof to set the agenda for the future of journalism and national discourse. And this year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu himself will declare the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) open in Abuja.
From November 3–6, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will host more than 500 editors, managing directors, media executives, and thought leaders at the Federal Capital Territory. The theme for this year’s gathering is “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors,” with a sub-theme exploring “Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit: What Nigerians Expect in 2027.”
According to NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the conference is more than just a yearly ritual—it’s a platform where editors dissect pressing national issues, from governance to reforms, and chart new directions for media practice in a rapidly evolving space.
The opening ceremony promises to be star-studded, with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, governors, members of the diplomatic corps, and top private sector players expected to attend.
Sessions will tackle hot-button topics such as election disputes and judicial integrity, media credibility in the age of AI, terrorism and national security, and even investment opportunities for editors “after the call of duty.”
This marks only the second time in 12 years that ANEC is holding in Abuja, underscoring the weight of its 2025 agenda: strengthening democracy, fostering unity in diversity, and holding leaders accountable through responsible journalism.
The gathering comes barely four months after the Guild’s Biennial National Convention in Enugu, which ushered in new executives.
Looks like the nation’s editors are ready once again to sharpen their pens—and their voices—for democracy.
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