The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has elected Danlami Nmodu as its new President, alongside other executives after a keenly contested election which took place in Lagos.
Penpushing reports that other elected officials 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 (Publicity Secretary).
The elected President took over from immediate past President of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) Dr Maureen Chigbo, who is the Publisher of Realnews online newspaper.
Penpushing further reports that Nmodu in his acceptance speech after inauguration, expressed gratitude to members of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) for finding him worthy of the office of President.
The President promised to abide by the ideals, rules and regulations of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) 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.
Penpushing also reports that Nmodu equally promised to create more human capital and business opportunities for all members of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP)
The presidency was the only contested position during the election between Danlami Nmodu and Mr. Segun Adeleye, while the other officers were returned unopposed.
Penpushing reports that Chairman, Electoral Committee Yusuf Ozi-Usman declaring the result of the election, explained that out of a total of 120 registered members as at October 8, 114 were qualified, by the provision of the body constitution to vote and be voted for.
The electoral boss also disclosed that out of the 114, 80 members attended the Annual General Congress (AGM) in person, while 71 voted physically, some nine members did e-voting adding that Nmodu scored a total of 56 votes to emerge.
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