
“NEW ERA FOR GOCOP: DANLAMI NMODU EMERGES PRESIDENT, PLEDGES TO PROPEL ONLINE PUBLISHING TO NEW HEIGHTS”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has ushered in a new era with the inauguration of its new executive council, led by the dynamic Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President. The handover ceremony marked the beginning of a fresh chapter for the guild, as Nmodu takes the reins from outgoing President, Dr. Maureen Chigbo, Publisher of RealNews .
Meet the New GOCOP EXCO.
– President:Danlami Nmodu, mni
– Deputy President: Olumide Iyanda
– General Secretary: Sufuyan Ojeifo
– Deputy General Secretary: Akeem Oyetunji
– Treasurer: Ngozi Onyeakusi
– Financial Secretary:Moses Ebosele
– Publicity Secretary: Kemi Yesufu
New Leadership, New Vision.
With his inauguration, Nmodu is poised to propel GOCOP to new heights, building on the foundation laid by his predecessors. The guild’s new leadership is expected to tackle the challenges facing online publishers and position the organization for growth and success
In his acceptance speech after inauguration, the new president, Danlami Nmodu, expressed gratitude to members of GOCOP for finding him worthy of the office of President.
He promised to abide by the ideals, rules and regulations of the guild in order to take the body to a higher level of growth within the online publishing community in Nigeria.
“I take the responsibility of the office seriously. Our members shall come first. I promise to work harmoniously with other exco officers and members to take GOCOP to a higher level of growth,” he declared.
Nmodu also promised to create more human capital and business opportunities for all members of GOCOP.
The presidency was the only contested position during the election between Mr. Danlami Nmodu and Mr. Segun Adeleye. The other officers were returned unopposed.
Declaring the result of the election, Mr. Yusuf Ozi-Usman, Chairman, Electoral Committee, GOCOP 2025 stated that out of a total of 120 registered members as at October 8, 114 were qualified, by the provision of GOCOP constitution to vote and be voted for.
He also disclosed that out of the 114, 80 members attended the Annual General Congress in person, while 71 voted physically, some nine members did e-voting.
Nmodu scored a total of 56 votes to emerge