NGE: Kalu hails Egbemode’s emergence as Acting President

FORMER governor of Abia State and Publisher of The Sun titles, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has described Mrs. Funke Egbemode, Manag­ing Director and Editor-in- Chief of New Telegraph as a veteran journalist who has contributed immensely to the media industry.

Kalu said Egbemode has the capacity to steer the af­fairs of the Nigerian Guild Editors (NGE) and added that she would bring to bear her vast experience and network of contacts.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “I re­ceived, with joy, the news of the emergence of one of my colleagues, Mrs Funke Egbemode, as acting Presi­dent of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).

“Her emergence is not a surprise to many Nigerians who are conversant with her media endeavours.

“Having served in vari­ous capacities and positions in the world of journalism, there is no doubting her ca­pability to sustain the good name of the professional body.

“Mrs Egbemode has, over the years, created a niche for herself in the me­dia industry, and, as such, her new role as acting NGE President is in the interest of the professional body.”

The former governor, while advising media pro­fessionals to exhibit a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their du­ties, added that the strate­gic importance of the me­dia cannot be undermined in the society.

He affirmed that the media is “the voice of the voiceless.”

Kalu equally used the opportunity to commend the Guild for being gender-neutral in its appointments.