The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, has concluded arrangements for its second annual conference holding on Friday, October 19, 2019 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State.

A statement released in Lagos on Wednesday, October 17, by Olumide Iyanda, the GOCOP publicity secretary, confirmed that the theme of the conference is “Online Publishers’ Role Towards a Sustainable Economy, Credible Election and Security in Nigeria.”

Olusegun Osoba, a former governor of Ogun State, has confirmed his presence as chairman of the event.

“Aremo Osoba’s choice as chairman is informed by his enviable profile as a journalist, elder statesman and peace advocate.

“He brings in a wealth of experience as former Managing Director of Daily Times Nigeria Limited, governor of Ogun State and member of the Nigerian Constituent Assembly, among others,” the statement said.

Chidi Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, and the senior team manager for the Africa Programme of the Open Society Justice Initiative, has also confirmed his presence as the guest speaker.

“Recognised globally as an authority in international law, international economic and human rights law, public policy and political economy, Odinkalu’s presentation will provide a clear roadmap for the media and other critical stakeholders in the Nigerian projects,” the statement added.

Ralph Akinfeleye, chairman, the Centre of Excellence in Multimedia Technology, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos; and Leonard Shilgba, a former director, ICT Centre, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, will be the discussants.

The Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria, NPAN; Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, BON; Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE; Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, and other stakeholder groups in the media will be represented at the conference.