By Bisi Bamishe
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has accepted to chair the 10th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lagos.
Chairman of the 2026 Conference Planning Committee, Olumide Iyanda, announced this in a statement issued on Monday by the Guild’s Publicity Secretary, Kemi Yesufu.
According to Iyanda, this year’s conference, themed “2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities,” comes at a defining moment for Nigeria as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the next general elections.
He said the theme reflects the importance of credible institutions, responsible political leadership, an informed electorate and a vigilant media in strengthening public confidence in the democratic process.
“The conference will provide a platform for thoughtful engagement on how government, political actors, the media and civil society can work together to promote transparency and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process,” he said.
Iyanda described Agbakoba as an outstanding choice to preside over the conference, noting that few Nigerians have contributed as consistently to the country’s democratic development and the advancement of the rule of law.
He said the Senior Advocate of Nigeria has, over several decades, earned national and international respect through his work as a
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