The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) will on Tuesday, 17 June, present its inaugural book, Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing, at the Abuja Continental Hotel.
The event will also kickstart a N2.3 billion fundraising campaign for the construction of the GOCOP Media Centre, a multipurpose facility to house a 21st-century library, event halls, and a secretariat.
GOCOP, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, noted that the book traces the transformative impact of online publishing on Nigeria’s media landscape, emphasizing its role in shaping public discourse, promoting transparency, and advancing democracy.
“This publication is a testament to the resilience and innovation of Nigerian media practitioners navigating the digital age,” said GOCOP President Maureen Chigbo. “It underscores how online platforms have redefined journalism amid evolving challenges.”
The 120-member guild, comprising veteran editors and senior journalists, positions the book as a critical resource for understanding press freedom, civil liberties, and the media’s democratic watchdog role.
The Abuja event will double as a fundraiser for the proposed GOCOP Media Centre, envisioned as a hub for training, research, and industry collaboration.
Chigbo described the project as “essential for sustaining credible journalism and fostering innovation in Nigeria’s digital media space.”
Dignitaries from government, media, academia, and civil society are slated to attend, with discussions focusing on challenges and opportunities in online publishing. Topics will include regulatory pressures, disinformation, and the sector’s economic viability.
Established in 2016, GOCOP advocates for ethical standards in Nigeria’s online publishing sector. Its membership includes prominent journalists who transitioned from legacy media to digital platforms, reflecting global shifts in news consumption.
