[Press Release] The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has condoled with its member, Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo, the publisher of Freedom Online, on the passing of his son, Oluwagbenga, at 21.
The Guild expressed its condolences in a letter signed by its President, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, Mni and its General Secretary, Sufuyan Ojeifo.
The GOCOP executives described Oluwagbenga’s death as saddening and tragic, adding that his passing in a brief illness was a huge loss to his family and friends.
This is as the Guild, in its condolence message, urged the Akinadewo family to take solace in the focused and productive life their late son lived.
The letter read in part: “Washington’s life, though cut short, was a testament to his potential and promise. His impending National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in January 2026, consequent upon his graduation from a private University in Lagos, where he studied Information Technology, was a milestone that symbolised his dedication to scholarship and nation-building.
“His passing is a profound loss to your family, the online publishing community, and the nation at large.
“In this dark hour, we find solace in the memories of Washington’s life, his accomplishments, and the legacy he leaves behind. May these memories bring you comfort and strength, and may the Almighty God grant you, your wife, and your loved ones the fortitude to navigate this difficult time.”
The GOCOP executives prayed for the repose of Oluwagbenga’s soul and for God’s protection over his family and loved ones.
Signed
Kemi Yesufu
Publicity Secretary
GOCOP
December 29, 2025.
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