The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers GOCOP has inaugurated a new executive council led by Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President, after a keenly contested election in Lagos, las week. Nmodu takes over from Dr Maureen Chigbo, publisher of RealNews.

The new EXCO is headed by Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President. Other officers 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.

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, even as nine members did e-voting. Nmodu scored a total of 56 votes to emerge.