By Goodluck Ikiebe in Abuja
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has congratulated one of its former Presidents, Garba Deen Mohammed, on his appointment as the Group General Manager (Public Affairs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
In a statement signed on Thursday by its President, Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the umbrella of all the editors in Nigeria, said that Garba Deen was eminently qualified for the position, considering his experience in the media and the oil/gas sector.
‘’We commend the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva and the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mele Kyari, for making the right choice.
‘’Garba Deen’s appointment comes at a time the NNPC is undergoing a transition, following the signing into law of the Petroleum Industry Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari,’’ the NGE said.
While thanking the outgoing NNPC’s spokesperson, Dr Kennie Obateru, for his excellent relationship with the Guild – during his tenure, the editors said they looked forward to working with Garba Deen to deliver on his onerous assignment.
The Reporters reports that NGE is a non-governmental organization, non-partisan, and non-profit making organization for the highest strata of working journalists who have attained the exalted position of editors in the journalism profession.
The aim is to preserve the traditions and standards of practice of journalism in Nigeria by canvassing in co-operation with other journalistic bodies, a strict adherence to the Code of Ethics of the profession as well as defend the rights of the press and its access to unhindered flow of information, according to its members.
