The Great Nigerian Assembly (GNA) proudly announces the appointment of GN Seyi Gesinde as the Editor-In-Chief of GNA News, the global news division of the GNA Media Group—alongside GNA TV and GNA Pacesetter.

This appointment marks a strategic turning point in our mission to build a credible, global, Nigerian-owned media powerhouse dedicated to accurate reporting, national rebranding, and responsible digital journalism.

At a time when fake news, doctored videos, AI-manipulated content, and hyper-politicized narratives threaten Nigeria’s unity, stability, and global reputation, GNA News rises with a renewed mandate:

To promote Nigeria and Nigerians with truth, excellence, and integrity—without bias, without politics, and without compromise.

To achieve this, we need a leader with uncommon clarity, tested competence, and a proven track record in truth-driven journalism.
GN Seyi Gesinde is that leader.

🌍 A New Era for Nigerian Journalism Begins

GNA News is established as a non-governmental, non-political, non-partisan, and non-profit global media platform driven by:

• Accuracy, verification, and truth-centered reporting
• National rebranding through responsible storytelling
• Promotion of Nigerian excellence across the world
• Strengthening of rule of law, accountability, and transparency
• Bridging the gap between citizens and grassroots/local governance
• Amplifying diaspora innovation and contributions
• Driving the INVEST NIGERIA agenda to energize the economy

As the official media engine of the Great Nigerian Assembly (GNA), GNA News will serve as the voice, platform, and conscience of a new movement committed to rebuilding Nigeria with integrity and cooperation.

🎥 The GNA Media Group: GNA News, GNA TV & GNA Pacesetter

The GNA Media Group consists of three powerful divisions:

1. GNA News

A global digital-first news platform promoting verified, unbiased, Nigeria-positive journalism.

2. GNA TV

A modern broadcast and streaming television network, with studios in Chicago and Lagos, focusing on national development programs, interviews, documentaries, diaspora engagement, and grassroots coverage.

3. GNA Pacesetter

A specialized unit spotlighting outstanding Nigerians, reform champions, innovators, and transformational leaders—culminating in the annual GNA Pacesetter Awards.

Under GN Seyi’s leadership, these three arms will work in unity to restore trust in journalism and spotlight Nigeria’s greatness.

🖋 Why GN Seyi Gesinde?

A Tested Voice. A Trusted Mind. A Trailblazer in Journalism.

With over 20 years of distinguished experience in journalism, media innovation, editorial strategy, and civic advocacy, Gesinde Oluseyi (Seyi Gesinde)stands as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished media professionals.

He is uniquely distinguished as:

📌 A Media Consultant & Editorial Strategist

With proven excellence in modernizing newsrooms, building digital platforms, and leading high-performing editorial teams.

📌 A Digital & Data Journalism Expert

Trained globally by Google, Reuters, AFP, ICFJ, ARS, and Thomson Foundation.

📌 An Expert in Counter-Misinformation & Ethical AI in Newsrooms

A pioneer member of CrossCheck Nigeria, one of the earliest anti-disinformation coalitions.

📌 An Award-Winning Journalist

Including the prestigious NMMA Award for Foreign News Reporter of the Year.

📌 A Civic Advocate & Thought Leader

With longstanding contributions to justice, equity, ethical governance, and societal welfare.

📌 A Global Thinker, Deeply Committed to Nigerian Development

Having trained and participated in professional seminars in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

🎓 **Leadership Beyond News:

Training the Next Generation of Certified Digital Journalists**

In addition to leading GNA News, GN Seyi will also:

Train and mentor the next generation of Nigerian digital journalists, including:

• Young aspiring reporters

• Bloggers

• Digital storytellers

• NGO media officers

• Church and organizational media teams

• Sales and marketing professionals

• Corporate communication officers

• Nigerians in the diaspora

In today’s world, digital reporting, online credibility, and content integrity have become essential skills for success in sales, marketing, public engagement, and reputation building.

GN Seyi will lead the team responsible for:

• Certified Digital Journalist – Fundamentals (CDJ-F)
• Certified Digital Journalist – Associate (CDJ-A)
• Professional Masterclasses in News Gathering & Digital Reporting
• Digital Storytelling Bootcamps
• Fact-Checking & AI Literacy Workshops

This aligns with GNA’s mission to empower Nigerians, strengthen national competence, and build a global community of ethical digital communicators.

📡 GNA News Under His Leadership

Under GN Seyi’s stewardship, GNA News will:

• Build Nigeria’s most reliable digital-first newsroom

• Drive AI-assisted but human-verified editorial processes

• Establish the strongest anti-fake-news framework within Nigerian civic journalism

• Spotlight Nigeria’s best talents, innovations, and global achievements

• Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, private sector, development partners, and diaspora institutions

• Support GNA’s nationwide agenda for grassroots accountability, civic participation, and local government empowerment

🌟 A New Chapter for Nigeria’s Global Image

The appointment of GN Seyi Gesinde is more than a leadership change.
It represents the birth of a new media direction—credible, patriotic, fact-driven, and globally respected.

This moment signals:

• The rise of truth-centered media

• A new wave of Nigerian storytelling

• A renewed commitment to professional journalism

• A bold step toward national image restoration

This is nation-building through responsible reporting.
This is Nigeria telling its own story.

🎉 Congratulations, GN Seyi Gesinde

Your appointment is a victory for:

• Integrity

• Professionalism

• Excellence

• Responsible journalism

• National transformation

On behalf of the entire GNA global family—across continents, states, local chapters, professional groups, and grassroots structures—we proudly welcome you to this historic assignment.

**Welcome to a new dawn of Nigerian storytelling.

Welcome to GNA News.
Welcome to GNA Media Group.