New president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP),Danlami Nmodu,has 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.
He gave the assurance in his acceptance speech after inauguration of his new team
He expressed gratitude to members of GOCOP for finding him worthy of the office of President.
“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 said.
Nmodu further 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.
Other officers of the guild include Mr. Olumide Iyanda, Deputy President; Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, General Secretary; Mr. Akeem Oyetunji, Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Ngozi Onyeakusi, Treasurer, Mr. Moses Ebosele, Financial Secretary; and Ms. Kemi Yesufu as Publicity Secretary,
With the inauguration, Nmodu took over from immediate past president of GOCOP and publisher of RealNews, Dr Maureen Chigbo.
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.
