Governor Adeleke Congratulates Newly Elected GOCOP Executives

GOCOP New Executive

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola  Adeleke, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Editors Danlami Nmodu, Sufuyan Ojeifo, Kemi Yesufu, and other newly elected members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) following their successful election.

Governor Adeleke described their emergence as a testament to professionalism, integrity, and the growing strength of the Nigerian online media space, noting that the new leadership team brings a wealth of experience and vision to the Guild.

According to a statement signed by the Spokesman of the Osun state governor, “I warmly congratulate the newly elected leaders of GOCOP, particularly Mr. Danlami Nmodu as President, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo as Secretary-General, and Ms. Kemi Yesufu as Publicity Secretary. Their victory is well-deserved and a reflection of the confidence their colleagues have in their capacity to lead with transparency, fairness, and dedication,” the Governor said.

Governor Adeleke commended the Guild for conducting a peaceful and credible election, emphasizing that such internal democracy strengthens institutions and reinforces public confidence in the media.

He urged the new leadership to remain steadfast in upholding journalistic ethics, promoting fact-based reporting, and combating the spread of misinformation and fake news which threaten social harmony and national development.

“The media remains a vital pillar of democracy. As a government that values openness and accountability, we count on GOCOP to continue setting standards for responsible journalism in the digital age,” Governor Adeleke added.

The Governor further encouraged the new executive to build on the achievements of their predecessors and continue fostering unity, professionalism, and innovation within the online publishing community.

Governor Adeleke concluded by wishing the new GOCOP leadership a successful and impactful tenure that would further strengthen the role of the media as a partner in nation-building.