The Nigerian Guild of Editors is a non governmental, non-partisan, non profit making organization, for the highest strata of working journalists who have attained the exalted position of editors in the journalism profession.
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a. To preserve the traditions and standards of practice of journalism in Nigeria by canvassing in cooperation with other journalistic bodies, a strict adherence to the Code of Ethics of the profession.
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To defend the rights of the press and its access to unhindered flow of information.
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c. To encourage the training, retraining and education of journalists in association with other stakeholders within and outside Nigeria.