The League of Online Publishers and Editors (LOPE) has elected a new five-member executive committee, with Mrs Favour Benson emerging as Chairman to lead the association into its next phase.
The new executive was elected on September 4, 2026, during the association’s General Meeting, where all five candidates emerged unopposed and were subsequently endorsed by members.
Other members of the executive are Maureen Obire, General Secretary; Lillian Azuh, Financial Secretary; Angela Davies, Treasurer; and Shammah Ogbodo, Welfare Officer/Provost.
The new officers were sworn into office by the association’s lawyer, Barrister Olakunle Afolabi, who also signed and sealed the relevant documents.
In her inaugural address, Benson expressed appreciation to members for the confidence reposed in the new leadership, pledging to build on the experiences and lessons of LOPE’s first tenure.
She identified transparency, accountability, active participation and stronger commitment among members as key priorities of the new administration.
“This is a responsibility we accept with humility and strong commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s digital media industry.
“We will work with our members and stakeholders to promote professionalism, collaboration, innovation and sustainable development across the sector,” Benson said.
The new administration is also expected to review relevant provisions of the LOPE constitution and introduce professional media training and other capacity-building programmes for members.
Members at the meeting described the new administration as “LOPE’s second lap”, while calling for greater unity, effective communication, tolerance and collective support to advance the objectives of the association.
Benson, while reaffirming her commitment to integrity and democratic leadership, urged members to take greater responsibility for the growth and success of the association.
About LOPE
The League of Online Publishers and Editors (LOPE) is a national association of digital media professionals, publishers and editors in Nigeria.
It provides a platform for collaboration, advocacy, professional development, networking and the promotion of responsible digital journalism.
