Muhammed Akindele reports
Ashiat Meikudi, a 300-level student of English and Literary Studies and former Assistant Secretary General of the News Digest Press has achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming the first female deputy editor-in-chief of the press board.
Prior to her appointment, she was reportedly nominated by the transition committee of the board and was officially appointed on Sunday, 5th November 2023, at the Digest festival held at the MH2 lecture hall.
In an interview with The News Digest Press, Ashiat expressed her excitement for her new role and her dedication to leveraging her platform to amplify the voices of female journalists.
“I am excited to be the first female deputy editor-in-chief of the News Digest Press,” she said. “This is a rare opportunity to raise the voices of females and to ensure that their efforts are recognized. I know that the post is not a child’s play, but I will do my best for the benefit of the News Digest Board.”
Speaking on the importance of reading and writing, she emphasized that a fundamental aspect to consider is that one can not become a writer without being a proficient reader.
Her words: “It’s one thing to read to understand and it’s another thing entirely to know the style of writing. At times I would want to relent, but the unrest of not completing it would be on my mind. That’s how I developed my stance that for one to be a better writer, one must be a good reader. I can only say that reading and practice/consistency is one of the best ways to become a writer.”