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.