The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Funke Egbemode, on Wednesday, said Rivers State was one of the most safest states in Nigeria.
Egbemode made the assertion when Editors in the country, under the umbrella of the NGE, paid a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt.
The Editors are in Port Harcourt for 2017 All Nigeria Editors Conference.
Egbemode said the fact that the 12th General Synod of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion and ANEC were being held in Rivers State showed that the state was safe.
She added that the two conferences were holding simultaneously in Rivers, “a demonstration that the people no longer believe any propaganda against the state.
“Rivers is a hub of activities.
“Rivers is safe for businesses and conferences, as it is currently hosting hundreds of Editors and Bishops.
“This is the first time a state will be hosting the Editors Conference back to back.”
Egbemode said the editors returned to the state, after the 2016 ANEC, because they were comfortable, felt safe and felt at home.
In his remarks, Wike said Rivers State was happy to host the editors for two consecutive years.
He urged them to remain committed to professionalism, adding that as watchdogs of the society, editors should help in the dissemination of information that would promote development.