The family of late former President of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and Publisher The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 10 and 11, 2026 as the dates for the funeral programmes of the journalist and media entrepreneur.
Penpushing reports that a statement issued by Publicity Secretary of the Guild, Ms. Kemi Yesufu said disclosed that, a service of songs will hold at DayStar Church, Oregun, Ikeja, on Thursday, September 10, 2026
The statement added that the burial service for Oladipo who died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the age of 56. will take place at the same venue on Friday, September 11,2026 followed by his interment.
Penpushing further reports that Oladipo was president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) from 2017 to 2021 and was among the foundational members who helped shape the association during its formative years.
The President of the body of online publishers Danlami Nmodu, described his death as a painful loss to the Guild and recalled his contribution to the development of online publishing in Nigeria.
“Dotun played an important role in the development of GOCOP. He led the Guild for four years at a time when there was still a lot of work to be done to establish online publishers as an important part of the media. His contribution will always be remembered,” Nmodu said.
Penpushing also reports that Nmodu said Oladipo brought his experience as a journalist and publisher to the leadership of the Guild, stressing that he understood journalism and business of publishing
“Dotun understood journalism and he understood the business of publishing. He was passionate about the place of online media in Nigeria and he gave his time to the growth of the Guild. We are saddened by his passing,” Nmodu said.
Penpushing reports that Oladipo was also a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria), and was active in the development of Nigeria’s online publishing industry.
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