The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is scheduled to chair the public presentation of a Book, titled: Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing,” published by Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).
The public presentation, scheduled for June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, would be attended by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations.
President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, in a statement, said that
the minister has over three decades of experience in broadcasting, newspapering, public relations and advertising.
The statement gave a brief rundown of Alhaji Idris, who was sworn in as Minister of Information and National Orientation on August 21, 2023, following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His academic background includes degrees in English Studies from Uthman Danfodio University, Sokoto, and Bayero University, Kano.
As an entrepreneur, he established notable media outlets such as Blueprint, WE FM Radio station and Rapid Television in Abuja.
He is a prominent figure in professional associations such as National Institute of Public Relations, African Public Relations Association, Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria and Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria.
As the founder of Bifocal Communications, a leading public relations and communications consultancy, Alhaji Idris has served both local and transnational corporations. Beyond his professional endeavours, Idris is committed to social responsibility through the Mohammed Idris Malagi (MIM) Foundation, which has positively impacted many lives. As a reward for his contributions to the development of his immediate environment and beyond, The Etsu Nupe conferred “Kaakaki Nupe” on him.
GOCOP president said that the proceeds of the book would be used to fund the N2.3 billion GOCOP MEDIA CENTRE, a multi-purpose resource centre comprising a secretariat, a 21st Century library and event halls, among others.
She said that the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) was established to promote professionalism in online publishing, ensuring its members uphold the fundamental principles of journalism.
Comprising seasoned editors and senior journalists with distinguished career in print and electronic media, GOCOP’s membership has traversed the online publishing, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping the future of journalism globally.
“With 120 corporate publishers as members, GOCOP continues to uphold the highest standards of online journalism.”
