The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised alarm over the worsening economic situation, rising insecurity, failing education system, poor governance and the struggles confronting the media industry.
The concerns were contained in a communiqué signed by NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, following the Standing Committee meeting of the Guild held in Owerri, Imo State.
The editors noted that although the federal government has introduced reforms aimed at addressing some of the challenges, the impact of those measures has become unbearable for the majority of citizens, particularly the poor. The Guild urged the government to introduce stronger safety nets to cushion the effects of hardship, inflation and widespread poverty.
On insecurity, the NGE called for a holistic strategy that would include enhanced intelligence gathering, the adoption of community policing measures, and the development of stronger partnerships with critical stakeholders to improve national security.
The communiqué reflected the Guild’s concern that Nigeria’s governance, economy and security structures require urgent and comprehensive intervention to prevent further decline and to safeguard the welfare of citizens.
