Bode George, Masari for GOCOP 2025 Annual Conference on Thursday in Lagos, to address Nigeria’s governance realities

All is now set for the 2025 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled to hold at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The confab will be chaired by former Military Governor of Pndo State and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party,  PDP, Chief Olabode George. Former Speakerbof the House of Representatives, former Katdina Governor and incumbent Chairman of the Board of TETFund,  Hon Aminu Bello Masari  will deliver the keynote speech.

A panel of three discussants will dissect Masari’s keynote speech on the occasion.

This year’s conference, the ninth in the GOCOP series, will focus on the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

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According to a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, the Conference Planning Committee Chairman, Danlami Nmodu, mni, who also doubles as GOCOP’s Deputy President, stated that preparations had been concluded to ensure a successful and impactful event.

Nmodu noted that “the 2025 conference seeks to generate actionable strategies for bridging the gap between electoral promises and effective governance in Nigeria and Africa at large.

“The event will feature a distinguished keynote speaker, alongside panel discussions by experts across media, governance, and policy sectors.”

He added that “the conference provides a unique platform for dialogue among online publishers, policymakers, and industry leaders, in line with GOCOP’s mission to promote responsible and ethical journalism in the digital era.”

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Nweke recalled that past GOCOP conferences had featured personalities such as Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Mr. Boss Mustapha, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Professor Uche Uwaleke, and former Governor Liyel Imoke, who addressed critical national issues including the economy, security, elections, and digital transformation.

GOCOP, a professional association of 120-member organisations, comprises publishers, editors, and senior journalists who have transitioned from traditional media to online platforms, championing credibility and professionalism in digital publishing.

Nmodu emphasised that “the 2025 conference also offers strategic sponsorship and partnership opportunities for brands seeking visibility and engagement with high-level journalists, editors, and decision-makers.”