Dotun Oladipo: Family announces funeral plans

The family of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 10 and 11, 2026 as the dates for the journalist and media entrepreneur’s funeral plans.

Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 56.

According to the family, a carol service will be held at DayStar Church, Oregun, Ikeja on Thursday, September 10.

The funeral ceremony will take place on Friday 11 September in the same place, followed by the burial.

Oladipo served as president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) from 2017 to 2021 and was among the founding members who helped shape the association during its formative years.

GOCOP Chairman Danlami Nmodu described his death as a painful loss to the Guild and recalled his contribution to the development of online publishing in Nigeria.

“Dotun played an important role in the development of GOCOP. He led the Guild for four years at a time when there was still much work to be done to establish online publishers as an important part of the media. His contribution will always be remembered,” Nmodu said.

Nmodu said Oladipo brought his experience as a journalist and editor to leading the Guild.

“Dotun understood journalism and understood the business of publishing. He was passionate about the place of online media in Nigeria and dedicated his time to the growth of the Guild. We are saddened by his passing,” Nmodu said.

Oladipo was also a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) and was active in the development of Nigeria’s online publishing industry.

Signed
Mrs. Kemi Yesufu
Advertising Secretary,
GOCOP