The Publisher of New Telegraph and Sun newspapers and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has described the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Sun newspaper, Femi Adesina, as a seasoned media professional who has contributed immensely to journalism in Nigeria.
Kalu noted that Adesina’s re election as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors is a testimony to the goodwill he had built among his colleagues and other stakeholders in the media industry.
In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “I wish to wholeheartedly convey my best wishes to the executives and members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors over the successful election of its executive members.
“I extend my special regards to my colleague, Mr. Femi Adesina, who returned as NGE President unopposed. It is a clear indication that since he assumed office two years ago, he has been able to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor in the interest of the association. I have no doubt that Mr. Adesina will continue to steer the ship of the body without bias so as to take the body to the promised land.
“I appeal to other executives and members to cooperate with the leadership of the association for a better Nigeria.”
Kalu used the opportunity to remind editors of the noble role they are expected to play in promoting good governance through objective reporting.
According to Kalu, the media remains the voice of the voiceless.
He urged media practitioners to maintain sanity in the industry by upholding the ethics of the profession in all endeavours.
He wished the reelected executives a successful tenure of office.
In a similar development, the Group Managing Director of Slok Group, Engineer Firas Abboud, has described the return of Adesina as the NGE president as a positive step in the right direction.
Abboud made the remarks in a congratulatory message to the reelected NGE leader at the weekend.
According to him, Adesina’s victory is a clear indication of his continued display of exemplary leadership qualities in different capacities in the media industry.
He added that having worked with Adesina in different capacities in Slok Group, he firmly believes that the reelected NGE president will continue to bring to bear his wealth of experience and network of contacts in taking the professional body to greater heights.
Abboud urged members of the body to join hands with its leadership to steer the ship of the noble association.