Deepening Democracy And Issues Relevant To Youth’s Participation Introduction Today globally, democracy is considered to be the ideal form of government basically due to its inherent acceptance of the equally of all men and its openness for popular participation and inclusiveness in matters of public affairs. It also guarantees fundamental human rights and liberty to...
Democracy and the Citizen Let us begin with the conception of democratization as reflecting the degree of citizen participation in the political process, leading to political equality And the degree of acceptance of public contestation (political freedom) This evokes the notion of free and fair elections and the testing of civil liberties These include freedom...
Background Conflict sensitive journalism is based on the principles of good reporting. Good reporting requires strict adherence to fundamental ethical code and values of the profession. Journalism practice means presentation of an accurate and impartial news report. The Nigeria media landscape though vibrant, is populated by all kinds of “media practices” and professionals of various...
SESSION OBJECTIVES By the end of this session, participants will be able to Understand the concept, dimensions and context of accountability Become familiar with CRM, Ombudsman and Press Council typologies of measuring accountability Appreciate parameters and processes for domesticating Media accountability Appreciate democratic standards of accountability for promotion by the Media NORMATIVE POSTULATIONS Power is...
Why We Are In Kano We are happy to be in the ancient city of Kano. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has today slated its Town Hall Meeting for the North-West geo-political zone. The NGE, late last year, announced its plans to hold town hall meetings across the six geo-political zones, kicking off that...
PROTOCOLS I’m delighted to welcome all of you to this Town Meeting with the theme ” Agenda Setting for Sustainable Development” This is the second in the series with the first one held in Lagos for the Southwest zone under the NGE/US Embassy capacity building programme for editors. The pertinent question we want to find...
We are grateful to all journalists, politics academic, and business leaders’ hare with us today. Many of you here in attendance wear more than one hat. You’re activists and advocate human rights defender. I am pleased to see students in our midst who will learn from the collective experience here in the room, share their...
1.0 Introduction The Media Is A Very Important Factor In Modern Democracies. As The Fourth Estate Of The Realm, It Plays A Pivotal Role In Politics And Governance. For Instance, In Developing Countries Like Nigeria, The Media Was Not Only Active In The Decolonization Process But Is Also In The Forefront In Shaping Their Post-Colonial...
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) over the passing of one of its senior members and former Commissioner for Information in ABIA, Mr. Bonnie Iwuoha. The governor also condoled with the family, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, the Abia State Government, and the entire media industry over...
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock and sadness over the death on Monday evening of former Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Abia State and Fellow of NGE, Mr. Bonnie Iwuoha. In statement on Tuesday signed by the NGE’s President Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the professional body of all...
