Come Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the oil city of Warri would come alive as it plays host to the grand finale of the third anniversary of the Gbaramatu Voice newspaper.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Jacob Abai, Publisher/Chief Executive Officer, Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper, those shortlisted to mount the podium of honour to receive award of Niger Delta Governor of the Year 2017 are Barr. Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, governors of Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states respectively.
The statement added that there would a lecture with the topic, “NIGER DELTA BEYOND OIL: SEARCHING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” to be followed by Award of Recognition/Induction into the Gbaramatu Voice Hall of Fame.
The statement further added that, “categories of Awards of Recognition/Induction into the Gbaramatu Voice Hall of Fame for which nominees have been shortlisted include Niger Delta Governor of the year; Philanthropist of the year; Woman of the year; Musician of the year; Showbiz Impresario of the year; Business Personality of the year; Corporate Organisation of the year;Llegislator of the year and Sports Personality of the year.”
The award ceremony which would have Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta a State as chairman would be rounded off with a dinner for awardees and invitees alike.
Mr. Abai disclosed that there would be a thanksgiving service on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 .
