NGE expresses deep concern over complex challenges facing Nigeria.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the country's complex challenges, including economic hardship, insecurity, and the state of education. 

The Guild, in a statement jointly signed by the President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, while urging the federal government to implement more safety nets to alleviate poverty and hardship, called for a holistic approach to addressing insecurity.

This follows a communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee Meeting in Owerri, Imo State.

The NGE also raised alarm over the poor state of education in the country, stressing the need for governments to prioritize education by improving funding, infrastructure renewal, and welfare for educators, saying that education is essential for economic growth and development, fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

The Guild further condemned growing hostilities against media organizations and professionals, warning against attempts to weaken the media, arguing that a weak media may fail to hold those in power accountable and limit access to information. 

The NGE also called on governments to partner with the media to deepen and protect democracy.

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