Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated the publisher of NewsDiaryOnline, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, on his election as the new President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).
Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the election of Mr. Nmodu as a demonstration of unity, maturity, and professionalism among members of the Guild.
The Governor commended the peaceful and transparent conduct of the election, noting that the rancour-free process in which most of the candidates emerged unopposed reflected the strong bond and mutual respect within the Guild.
He urged the new GOCOP President to lead with fairness, transparency, and accountability while sustaining the ideals of responsible journalism and professional ethics that have earned the Guild its place as a leading voice in Nigeria’s media space.
Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting press freedom, describing the media as a vital partner in strengthening democracy and ensuring public accountability.
“I congratulate the new leadership of GOCOP and urge members to remain in the forefront of promoting responsible journalism; as an administration, we shall continue to expand the frontier of press freedom as a critical pillar of democracy while encouraging fairness, accountability, and professionalism in media practice,” he said.
He also praised members of GOCOP for supporting the dissemination of information on government policies and programmes that have positively impacted the lives of the people, describing the Guild as a reliable bridge between government and the citizenry.
Danlami Nmodu emerged President of GOCOP after a keenly contested election held in Lagos, succeeding the immediate past President and publisher of RealNews, Dr. Maureen Chigbo.