Onaiyekan, Mbah, Kperogi, others to speak at NGE 2026 conference

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced its 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) to take place at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Enugu from September 24 to 25, 2026. Over 500 editors and distinguished guests are expected to attend the annual gathering. According to a statement from President and General Secretary Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, the conference is particularly important as it precedes the 2027 general election.

The conference's theme, "The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive," will be explored through various sessions. The sub-theme, "When Lies Look Real: Detecting and Debunking AI Disinformation Before, During and After Election," will be addressed by Professor Pro Farooq A. Kperogi, a Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media from Kennesaw State University in Georgia, USA. Former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has been appointed Chairman of the conference.

On the first day, Cardinal Onaiyekan will deliver the keynote address at 2 pm. Prof. Auwal Yadudu of Bayero University, Kano, will speak on "Public Trust, Electoral Justice and Democratic Stability." Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and Ombudsman & Public Protector, Kayode Komolafe, are also scheduled to present. On the second day, Dr. Richard Okoye of Save A Life Hospital, Port Harcourt, will discuss "The Human Side of Journalism: Managing Stress, Deadlines and Personal Wellbeing," and Mazi Afam Osigwe, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, will speak on "Election Petitions in the Digital Age: Independence, Evidence, BVAS and the Courts."