Fubara, Green, Sirawoo To Be Honoured As Rivers State Hosts First-ever South South Media And Entertainment Awards

Posted on December 2, 2025

The first edition of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEAwards) will take centre stage on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, will be honoured at the event, alongside prominent individuals, Bankers, Captains of industry, academicians, organizations and institutions that performed creditably in their respective fields and disciplines, in the year under review.

Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Christopher Tam Abinye Green and the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Sir Dr. Honour Sirawoo, mni, FCAI will also be honoured.

The event will be held at the prestigious Atlantic Hall, Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt with the Red Carpet commencing at 5pm while the event proper starts at 6pm.

Partners of the event include the Rivers State Government, the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Rivers State Ministry of Sports and Rivers State Ministry of Health.

Others include Taj Bank, Zenith Bank, Globus Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Ofure Global, Oga Sammy Sports Shop and Navitas Realties,

Speaking on the drive behind the awards, President of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards, Sammy Wejinya explained that the need to improve service delivery in all sectors of the economy was a major driving force behind the initiative.

“I have always been associated with excellence and my team at the South South Media and Entertainment Awards thought it wise to come up with this event which we believe will, in no small way, help in improving service delivery across board,” he said.

“This covers virtually all sectors of the economy, from revenue generation to sports, health to entertainment, Banking to the Academia, we have it all covered.

“It is our belief that all key stakeholders will raise their game and consistently put their best foot forward, knowing that the SSMEAwards, and in extension, the wider society is watching.

“All of this adds up and we believe that we will be contributing our quota in making society a better place,” he concluded.

About SSMEAwards

The South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEA) 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.

About the 2025 SSMEAwards

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.

Categories

Thirty one (31) categories will be competed for by resilient and impactful individuals, institutions, and organizations in six South South States in Nigeria.

1. Young Person of the Year
– Adoga Agbo Daniel (Graceland International School)
– Asonye Angela Akelachi (Vine International School)

2. School of the Year
– Vine International School
– Pine Manor International School
– Ecole Cherrywood
– Norwegian International School
– Graceland International School
– Provil Schools

3. Media Personality of the Year (Male)

– Segun Owolabi (Super FM 93.3, Port Harcourt, Rivers State)
– Zubby Wokocha (Rhythm 93.7, Port Harcourt, Rivers State)
– Abai Jacob Brakere (Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper, Delta State)
– George Ini Abasi Essien (Comfort FM 95.1, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State)
– Alex Otutu (Classic FM 91.1, Port Harcourt)
– Azuka Chiemeka (Delta Broadcasting Service)

4. Media Personality of the Year (Female)
– Honey Ojukwu (Cool FM 95.9 Port Harcourt)
– Denise Dennis (Nigeria Info FM 92.3, Port Harcourt)
– Sharon Mandor (Comfort FM 95.1, Uyo)
– Landlady (Naija FM 92.7, Port Harcourt)
– Sergeant Iquo (XL FM 106.9, Uyo)
– Constance Mega (Nigeria Info FM 92.3, Port Harcourt)

5. Book of the Year
– Apologies are useless (Dr. Omoyemi Lynna Ohazulike)
– Dream Count (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
– Death of the Author (Nnedi Okorafor)
– Necessary Friction (Eloghosa Osunde)
– The Edge of Water (Olufunke Grace Bankole)
– The Tiny Things Are Heavier (Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo)

6. Bank of the Year
– Stanbic IBTC
– GTBank
– Globus Bank
– Providus Bank
– Taj Bank
– Fidelity Bank

7. Banker of the Year
– Hamid Joda (Managing Director of TAJ Bank)
– Walter Akpani (MD, Providus Bank)
– Yinka Sanni (Chairman Stanbic IBTC Bank)
– Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc)
– Chukwuma Nwokocha (Group Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC)
– Mrs. Miriam Olusanya (MD GTBank)

8. Brand of the Year
– Furniture House
– Prince Mega Agency
– Callus Miller
– Sundry Markets Limited
– Chiques Apparel
– Lontor

9. Company of the Year
– Epenal Group Of Company Nig Ltd
– Richter Group Of Industries
– Cakasa Nigeria Company Limited
– CypherCrescent Ltd
– Jin International Company
– Candix Engineering Limited

10. Minister of the Year
– Heineken Lokpobiri (Minister of State, Petroleum Resources)
– Nyesom Wike (Minister of Federal Capital Territory)
– Ekperipe Ekpo (Minister of State, Gas Resources)
– Abubakar Momoh (Minister of the NDDC)
– Festus Keyamo, SAN (Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development)
– Senator John Owan Enoh (Minister of State for Industry)

11. Governor of the Year
– Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom)
– Douye Diri (Bayelsa)
– Bassey Otu (Cross River)
– Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State)
– Godwin Obaseki (Edo State)
– Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers State)

12. Senator of the Year
– Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District)
– Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West Senatorial district)
– Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South East Senatorial district)
– Ned Nwoko (Delta North Senatorial zone)
– Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East Senatorial District)
– Adams Oshiomole (Edo North Senatorial District)

13. Representative of the Year
– Thomas Ereyitomi (Warri, Delta State)
– Julius Ihonvbere (Majority Leader, Edo State)
– Aniekan John Umanah (Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika, Akwa Ibom State)
– Marie Ebikake (Brass/Nembe, Bayelsa State)
– Michael Etaba (Obubra/Etung, Cross River State)
– Godwin Odey Offiong (Ogoja/Yala: Ekpo,Cross River State)

14. Investor of the Year
– Elder Kingsley Enosa Anon (Ofure Global International Services)
– Princess Fifi Ekanem Ejindu (CEO, Starcrest Group and Building Support Systems)
– Engr. Ini Ekong Charles Udonwa (Norfin Offshore Shipyard)
– Ibifiri Bobmanuel (MD, CEO Bobtrack)
– High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs (Chairman/CEO DLB Group)
– Tonye Cole (co-founder of Sahara Group)

15. Sports Personality of the Year
– Stanley Nwabali (Super Eagles goalkeeper)
– Barr. Chris Green (Rivers State Sports Commissioner)
– Engr. Musa Kida (NBBF President)
– Etubom Paul Bassey (Akwa Ibom State Sports Commissioner)
– Sabina Chikere (Director, Edo State Sports Commission)
– Amaju Pinnick (Former President Nigeria Football Federation; Presidential Adviser to the CAF President)

16. Media Organization of the Year
– Megalectrics Limited (Owners of The Beat, Classic FM, Naija FM and Lagos Talks FM)
– Comfort FM (Akwa Ibom State)
– Capital TV (Port Harcourt)
– AIM (Owners of Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Nigeria InfoFM)
– Delta Broadcasting Service (Delta State)
– CRBC (Cross Rivers)

17. Gym of the Year
– Charlies Total Fitness Centre (Port Harcourt)
– i-Fitness (214 Ordnance Road Trans-Amadi Portharcourt, Port Harcourt)
– Bodyboost (Plot F, 6D Abacha Road, Port Harcourt)
– Image Gym (Jofel Close, No 1 Ada-George Road)
– ChrisBlinks Gym (No. 312 Fidelia Mall, NTA Junction, Port Harcourt)
– Jasabi Gym

18. Gym Instructor of the Year
– Ebenezer Imbu (i-Fitness Gym)
– Uruakpa Goodnews (Charlies Fitness Centre)
– Jennifer Bassey (i-Fitness Gym)
– Vextrong (Dance Mattaz)
– Ovunda Wekwa (i-Fitness Gym)
– Abigail Bariwere William-Namanee (i-Fitness Gym)

19. Night Club of the Year
– Beerbarn (Beer Barn is a popular pub in Port Harcourt, located at 78 Evo Road, GRA)
– Maseraty 65 Evo Road, Port Harcourt
– The 411 Lounge 7 King Perekule St, New GRA Port Harcourt
– Lesuka Plot 337 Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt
– Sok Lounge, Nightclub And Restaurant No 99 Woji Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt
– Casablanca Abacha Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt

20. All Star Club of the Year
– Goldashe FC
– All Stars International FC
– Crystal Stars
– Under 45
– Masgulf
– Ex Professionals

21. Hotel of the Year
– Bayview Hotel 2A Location Road, Off Tombia Extension, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt
– Citi Base Hotel 26/28 Location Road, off Tombia Extension, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt
– The Edge Hotel 2A Location Road off Tombia Extension, 2 Location Road, Rumueme, Port Harcourt
– J’s signature 14-16 Location Road, off Tombia Extension, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
– Heliconia Park Port Harcourt Hotel and Suites (Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt)
– Novotel (3 Stadium Road, Rumuomasi)

22. Social Media Influencer of the Year
– Miss Hotspot
– Soft Ajebota
– Oba of Port Harcourt
– Certified Courtist
– Chigeru Omereji
– John Aeba

23. Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman of the Year
– Chidi Lloyd (Emohua LGA)
– Aboiyaa Bob Fubara (Akuku Toru LGA)
– Chima Njoku (Etche LGA)
– Gift Worlu (Obio-Akpor LGA)
– Obarilomate Ollor (Eleme LGA)
– Confidence Nyima Deko. (Gokana LGA)

24. Construction Company of the Year
– Monier Construction Company
– Lubrik Construction Company
– Fisancol Transcontinental Services Ltd.
– Megastar Technical and Construction Company
– Torrema Limited
– Reason Engineering and Construction Ltd

25. Academic Don of the Year
– Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi (VC, Rivers State University)
– Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill (VC, Uniport)
– Dr. Bertha Ekeh – Lecturer, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
– Dr. (Engr.) Amalate Ann Obuebite –Lecturer, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State
– Prof. Lucky Legborsi Nwidu (Lecturer, Uniport)
– Prof. (Mrs.) Stella C. Chiemeke, (KSM, FNCS) Vice Chancellor, Delta University

26. Shopping Mall of the Year
– Next Cash And Carry Hypermarket, Port Harcourt
– Port Harcourt Mall
– Garden City Mall
– Hyper City
– Timeless Superstores
– Shoprite

27. Tertiary Institution of the Year
– Rivers State University (Port Harcourt, Rivers State)
– University of Port Harcourt (Port Harcourt)
– University of Benin (Benin City, Edo State)
– Delta State University (Asaba, Delta State)
– Niger Delta University (Yenagoa, Bayelsa State)
– University of Uyo (Uyo, Akwa Ibom State)

28. Oil Servicing Company of the Year
– Penchin Global Services Limited
– Substrata Oil & Gas Limited
– Ocean-Tides Oil and Gas Servicing Company Limited
– Pacan Oil & Gas Limited
– Ofure Global
– Ashbard Energy Company Limited

29. Real Estate Company of the Year
– Hamrex Properties Limited
– Odibola Properties
– Velox Real Estate and Investment Limited
– Landdiaries Properties
– Igolo Real Estate Offers
– Entero Homes Limited

30. Man of the Year
– Grant Offor (Group Managing Director of RAMEC Group)
– Finidi George (Technical Manager, Rivers United FC)
– Harrison Gwamnishu (Humanitarian and Philanthropist)
– High Chief Kestin Pondi ( MD Tantita security services Nigeria Limited )
– Chief Samuel Ogbuku (MD, NDDC)
– Prof.Isaac Zeb Obipi (VC, Rivers State University)

31. Woman of the Year
Gloria Diri (First Lady, Bayelsa State)
Omoni Oboli Oboli (Actress, Scriptwriter, Film Director, Producer and Digital Marketer)
Yibala Akpama Edimek (Distinguished Medical Consultant, Cross River state)
Adaeze Chidinma Oreh (Rivers State, Health Commissioner)
Omosede Igbinedion (Former Lawmaker, Edo State)
Eunice Thomas (Non-Executive Director to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL)

Four judges have been selected to run the rule in all 31 categories which was also made open to the public for voting.

The judges are Ify Onyegbule (Director General, Imo Broadcasting Corporation, Owerri & Founder, Woman of Substance (WOS)/ WASEI), Sampson Fiberesima (Station Manager, Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation), Rosemary Orubo (Director of Compliance and Enforcement) and Sammy Wejinya (Megalectrics Limited).