Rivers Dep Gov,  Green pass vote of confidence on South South Media and Entertainment Awards

Rivers Dep Gov,  Green pass vote of confidence on South South Media and Entertainment Awards

Rivers Deputy Governor, Attorney General pass vote of confidence on South South Media and Entertainment Awards 

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu has praised the leadership of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards following the giant strides made by the body since inception in 2024.

The South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEAwards) is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes achievements and also honors resilient and impactful individuals, institutions, and organizations in six South South States in Nigeria (Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta) for their significant contributions and achievements. 

The awards, themed around recognizing "Heroes and heroines of the South South," celebrates visionaries, innovators, and leaders who demonstrate courage, grit, and excellence in shaping social and economic and the political landscapes, often inspiring continued contributions to society.

Speaking after the successful completion of the last event, Prof. Ordu said she was impressed with the drive of the body and urged the SSMEAwards leadership not to relent in its drive to improve service delivery in the six South South States in Nigeria.

"I want to commend the SSMEAwards for this laudable drive which will in no small way improve unity, progress and service delivery in the South South. Keep up the good work and do not relent," she said.

Also speaking after an elaborate ceremony to mark the 2025 edition of the awards, Rivers State Attorney General and Honourable Commissioner of Justice, Barr. Chris Green said he was proud to identify the SSMEAwards as it was "unique opportunity to put the South South on the map for all the right reasons"

"First, let me congratulate everyone who came together to put together such a remarkable event which will, in no small way, put the South South on the map for all the right reasons," said Barr. Greem, a four-time Sports Commissioner in Rivers State.

"Personally, I will always identify with such projects which also aid in improving service delivery in South South Nigeria," he added.

On his part, President of the SSMEAwards, Mr. Sammy Wejinya said the organisation which is registered as a corporate entity at Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission will continue to act as a standard torch bearer in the improvement of service delivery in the region.

"I want to thank the Rivers State Government, corporate bodies and public spirited individuals that threw their weight behind this initiative and the 2025 edition of the awards. It was a remarkable success.

"We ate the SSMEAwards will not relent in our drive to be the leading light in ensuring that all sectors of the economy in the South South region of Nigeria are in line with global best practioces," he concluded.

The 2025 SSMEAwards will be celebrating the "Heroes and heroines of the South South, which exemplifies individuals and institutions that had a significant impact in the six South South States of Nigeria (Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta) during the year under review.

The awards recognized a diverse group of individuals and organizations across several fields, including education, business, technology, and the arts.