Be a champion of good governance, Atiku charges NGE

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Be a champion of good governance, Atiku charges NGE

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Be a champion of good governance, Atiku charges NGE

By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has advised the newly elected Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE, led by Mustapha Isah, to be a strong voice for good governance and the rule of law.

Reacting to the election of the new officers of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the former Vice President advised the new guild leaders to “demonstrate courage by speaking out on behalf of the ordinary Nigerians who have no voice in the face of excruciating challenges of existence.”

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A statement signed by Paul Ibe, media aide to the former Vice President, quoted Atiku as saying that “the media is the watchdog of society and therefore they have a great responsibility holding leaders accountable in order to promote good governance and the rule of law.”

He also counselled the editors to show courage in the demonstration of their responsibilities as watchdogs of society.

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Source: Vanguard Newspaper