BREAKING: LEGAL TITAN OLISA AGBAKOBA TO LEAD GOCOP 2026 POWER CONFERENCE IN LAGOS!
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE biggest gathering of Nigeria’s online media gladiators just got a heavyweight chairman!
GOCOP DROPS A BIG ONE !
Ex-NBA President Chairs 10th Anniversary Edition As Nigeria Braces For 2027 Showdown – Theme: Trust, Transparency & Shared Responsibility
WHAT THE CONFERENCE WILL DO
“The conference will provide a platform for thoughtful engagement on how government, political actors, the media and civil society can work together to promote transparency and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process,” he said.
KEY ISSUES ITEMISED WITH FULL QUOTATIONS:
1. THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
“Olisa Agbakoba to chair GOCOP 2026 conference in Lagos”
*2. THE ACCEPTANCE
“OLISA Agbakoba, SAN, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has accepted to chair the 10th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for Thursday, October 8, in Lagos.”
3. WHO ANNOUNCED IT
“Olumide Iyanda, chairman of the 2026 Conference Planning Committee, announced this in a statement issued on Monday, July 20, by Kemi Yesufu, the Guild’s publicity secretary.”
4. THE EXPLOSIVE THEME FOR 2027
“According to Iyanda, this year’s conference, themed ‘2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities,’ comes at a defining moment for Nigeria as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the next general elections.”
5. WHY THE THEME MATTERS NOW
“Iyanda said the theme reflects the importance of credible institutions, responsible political leadership, an informed electorate and a vigilant media in strengthening public confidence in the democratic process.”
Describing Agbakoba as an outstanding choice to preside over the conference, he noting that few Nigerians have contributed consistently to the country’s democratic development and the advancement of the rule of law like him.
Iyanda said the Senior Advocate of Nigeria has, over several decades, earned national and international respect through his work as a lawyer, public intellectual and advocate of institutional reforms, making him well suited to lead discussions on the responsibilities that accompany democratic governance.
He added that the 2026 conference is particularly significant as it marks the 10th edition of GOCOP’s annual gathering, which has become one of the country’s leading platforms for serious conversations on governance, public policy, the media and national development.
Established to promote ethical standards, professionalism and credibility in online journalism, GOCOP is an association of 127 leading online publishing organisations. Its membership comprises editors and senior journalists who distinguished themselves in print and broadcast journalism before establishing independent online news platforms.
Over the years, the Guild has championed responsible journalism, media self-regulation and professional excellence while contributing meaningfully to public discourse and democratic development in Nigeria.
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