Cardinal Onaiyekan to Keynote 2026 Editors Conference

The 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), organized by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), commenced at the Enugu International Conference Centre. John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, is set to deliver the keynote address.

The conference, which gathers over 500 editors and distinguished guests, will focus on the theme “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” particularly relevant as Nigeria approaches its 2027 general elections. The event will be chaired by Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha.

Notable speakers include Dr Peter Mba, Governor of Enugu State, and Prof. Auwal Yadudu, who will discuss “Public Trust, Electoral Justice and Democratic Stability.” Other presentations will cover topics such as reporting terrorism, election petitions in the digital age, and the impact of AI disinformation. The conference aims to address challenges facing democracy and the media's role in ensuring credible elections and public trust.