Govs. Imoke, Akpabio, others for Niger Delta Achievers Merit Awards

Cross Rivers State Governor, Liyel Imoke and his Akwa Ibom State counterpart Godswill Akpabio will be honoured in the fourth edition of the Niger Delta Achievers Merit Awards (NDAMA) billed for Cross River.

According to the spokesperson of the organising committee of the award, Koyoyo Uhrorho, this year’s award has 38 Individuals and Corporate categories, with nominees from the 9 Niger Delta states, selected through a rigorous process.
Reputed to be the leading recognition awards in the region, NDAMA organizers said the nominees have contributed to the overall development of Niger Delta through their diligence, moral refinement, patriotism, selflessness and pragmatic approach in their chosen fields.

Uhrorho said the award is aimed at celebrating the foresight and vision of men and women in the region who have stood out to promote lasting peace, growth of the region’s economy, good governance, and reduction of youth restiveness and creation of job opportunities.

He said a paper will be delivered by the Director General of NESREA Dr (Mrs.) Ngeri Benebo on the theme: Industrialisation of the Niger Delta- Issues, Challenges and Solutions.

Nominated in the various categories include: Ms Evelyn Ndali Oputu, Alex Izinyon SAN, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), Kanu G. Agabi (SAN), Duncan Mighty, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, Mr. Atedo Peterside, Patrick Akpoboloikemi, Helen Oritsejafor, Dr Sandy Onor, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, Chief (Barr) Lovette Edirin Idisi, Mr Paul Babanimibo, Dr Mrs. Ngozi Olejeme, Akanimo Udofia, Donald Duke, Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Mr Gbenga Ojofeitimi, Nnimmo Bassey, Ms Aniko Briggs, Sir Peter Idabor and Engr. B.U. Bassey,
Others are: Zik Gbemre, Mr. Ifie M. P Sekibo, Dr Chris Ekiyo, Moses Sikoko Siasia, Hon Bekekhimi Idhiarhi, Dr Selekaye Victor Ben, Prof Atim Antai, Prof Ita Okon Bassey Ewa, Prof John Okpako Enahwo and Prof James Ekpoe.
While the Corporate Categories includes; Income Electrix Ltd, Yves Bee limited, DAV NOTCH, Niger Delta Projects Consortium, Zerock Construction ltd, MIFE Construction Nigeria Ltd, Gitto Costruzioni Generali Nigeria Limited, EcoBank, Joe Marine Nigeria Limited, Access Bank, Ritman College, TCO marine Ltd, Mainland Oil, Jemtech Global engineering Services Co. LTD, Access High School Calabar, Kdi Oil & Gas, Matrix Nig. Ltd and Mainland Oil.