THE GUILD of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, Phase3 Telecom, have expressed a shared commitment to promoting responsible journalism and advancing broadband expansion through closer collaboration.
The commitment was highlighted on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Executive Committee of GOCOP to the Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, at the company’s Abuja office, where both organisations discussed opportunities to support Nigeria’s digital transformation and strengthen access to credible information.
The Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, spoke on the company’s contributions to Nigeria’s digital ecosystem while receiving members of the Executive Committee of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), who paid him a courtesy visit at the company’s Abuja office on Thursday, June 18th, 2026.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Jegede noted that Phase3 Telecom has spent the last 23 years building infrastructure that enables connectivity for millions of Nigerians, support for mobile network operators, educational institutions, businesses, and other critical sectors of the economy.
“We are a responsible organisation that has been in existence for twenty-three years. Our primary focus has been supporting broadband penetration, and we have successfully delivered on that mandate,” he said.
“We have built infrastructure across 36 states of the federation, providing services to mobile network operators, schools, businesses, and other institutions. Much of what we do happens behind the scenes, but the mobile networks Nigerians rely on every day depend significantly on our infrastructure.”
According to him, the company remains focused on further expanding broadband access and supporting national efforts to bridge the digital divide.
“Our goal is to continue increasing broadband penetration across the country. We are working closely with government and regulators to ensure that we achieve even higher levels of connectivity and digital inclusion.”
Mr. Jegede further linked broadband development to broader socio-economic progress, stressing the importance of access to reliable information in a digitally connected society.
“As we continue helping Nigerians access the connectivity required for everyday life and economic activity, it is equally important to support institutions that ensure the information people consume is accurate and credible. That is why we value organisations such as GOCOP, which promote responsible journalism and factual reporting.”
The Phase3 Telecom Chairman also pledged the company’s support for initiatives that strengthen media professionalism and promote public access to credible information.
“Good journalism is good for the country. There is no doubt that Nigeria is better off because of it. We should continue to explore opportunities for collaboration that advance both national development and informed public discourse,” he added.
Earlier, the President of GOCOP, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, mni, sought the support of Phase3 Telecom for the Guild’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Lagos.
Nmodu described GOCOP as a trusted platform of professional online publishers committed to ethical journalism and credible reporting.
“We are a body of seasoned professionals who take our ethical responsibilities seriously. We work hard to ensure that whatever is published by GOCOP members is reliable, accurate, and professionally produced,” he said.
He noted that sustained investment in media organisations is essential to strengthening investigative journalism, special reports, and other forms of public-interest reporting.
“The more resources available to media organisations, the greater their capacity to undertake investigative and developmental journalism. Supporting quality journalism ultimately strengthens democracy, promotes accountability, and advances good governance,” Nmodu added.
The GOCOP delegation included the Guild’s General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, and Publicity Secretary, Ms. Kemi Yesufu.
Phase3 Telecom is Africa’s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider. The company operates across the ECOWAS region and serves international markets through strategic partnerships that enable connectivity for clients in more than 400 cities worldwide.
