Mrs Desola Abatan
Lagos, Nigeria, February 20, 2025: The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has commiserated with its member, Mr. Olatunde Abatan, publisher of Newdawn Online, over the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan (née Adewunmi).
Mrs. Abatan died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a brief illness.
In a condolence message jointly signed by its President, Ms Maureen Chigbo and Secretary-General, Mr. Olumide Iyandat, the Guild said the loss was not only to her immediate family, but to the online publishing community.
Publicity secretary of GOCOP, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, who made this known in a press statement, quoted the Guild leadership to have said: “On behalf of the entire GOCOP family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.”
“The loss of a life partner is an indescribable pain, and we can only imagine the depth of your grief,” part of the condolence message read.
The guild prayed for the repose of her soul and asked God to grant her family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
GOCOP further assured Mr. Abatan of members’ prayers and support during this trying period.
