By Dianabasi Effiong
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) says it is saddened by the passing of two distinguished and outstanding journalists, Messrs Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese.
The NGE said this in a statement on Wednesday by its President, Eze Anaba, and Secretary General, Onuoha Ukeh.
It also stated that, by the death of Mohammed and Agbese, who were among the three surviving co-founders of Newswatch Magazine, Nigerian journalism had lost great and irreplaceable treasures.
The NGE said, “Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, both seasoned journalists and members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), were respected voices in Nigerian media and Nigeria as a whole.
“Their incisive commentaries and commitment to press freedom and democratic values inspired many.
“These iconic journalists were fearless, professional, and brought prestige to journalism with their works.
“They gave investigative journalism in Nigeria impetus and contributed immensely to nation-building.”
The Guild also urged all journalists to, as a mark of respect for the late Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, set aside one day to redefine themselves and reflect on the salient points of journalism, with eyes on the cardinal points of good journalism, which included truth, accuracy, fairness, objectivity, independence, integrity, ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.
