The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has condoled with the Publisher of Freedom Online, Gabriel Akinadewo, over the death of his son, Washington Oluwagbenga
Twenty-one-year-old Washington died on Sunday at a private hospital in Lagos State following a brief illness.
Washington recently completed his university education in a private university in Lagos and was preparing to proceed on his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) one-year programme in January.
He read Information Technology.
He has since been buried.
In its condolence message via a letter signed by its President, Danlami Nmodu, mni, and its General Secretary, Sufuyan Ojeifo, GOCOP described Washington’s death as saddening and tragic, adding that his passing is a huge loss to the his family and friends.
This was as the Guild in its condolence message urged the Akinadewo family to take solace in the focused and productive life their late son lived.
The letter read in part: “Washington’s life, though cut short, was a testament to his potential and promise. His impending National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in January 2026, consequent upon his graduation from Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, where he studied Information Technology, was a milestone that symbolised his dedication to scholarship and nation-building. His passing is a profound loss to your family, the online publishing community, and the nation at large.
“In this dark hour, we find solace in the memories of Washington’s life, his accomplishments, and the legacy he leaves behind. May these memories bring you comfort and strength, and may the Almighty God
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