Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Royal Fathers, Tompolo, Niger Delta Leaders to Grace GbaramatuVoice 10th Anniversary in Abuja

[Abigail pereowei]

Abuja, Nigeria – GbaramatuVoice, the foremost pan-Niger Delta media organization, will mark its 10th anniversary with a two-day celebration featuring a Public Lecture and the 2025 Niger Delta Night of Honor, scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The milestone event will spotlight a decade of impactful journalism, cultural advocacy, and developmental reporting. Dignitaries expected include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who will serve as Special Guest of Honour; Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON; Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio; and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

Also expected are Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, PhD, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil); Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); and Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).

Governors of the Niger Delta states will be joined by federal and state lawmakers, including Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabojor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency.

Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, PhD, OON, National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), will chair the events, while Professor Benjamin Okaba, President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), will deliver the keynote address.

A distinguished assembly of royal fathers will also grace the occasion. Host royal father is His Royal Majesty Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom. Others include His Royal Majesty King (Capt.) Joseph I. Timiyan, JP, Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Pere S.P. Luke Kalanama VIII, Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom; His Royal Majesty King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Amanyanabo of Twon-Brass; His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom; His Royal Majesty King Obukohwo Monday Arthur Whiskey, Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom; and His Royal Majesty Barr. Shadrach Erebulu, Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, among others.

Top Niger Delta leaders expected include High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, CEO/Chairman of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, and High Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.

The Public Lecture will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Anambra Hall, Transcorp Hilton, by 10:30 a.m., while the Niger Delta Night of Honor follows on Thursday, August 28, at Congress Hall, with red carpet at 4:00 p.m. and the main ceremony starting at 5:00 p.m.

Themed “Gaps and Silences in Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Economy: Appraisal of Resource Control, Security & Media Dynamics,” the anniversary will foster national dialogue and honor distinguished contributions to the region’s peace and development.

GbaramatuVoice Founder and CEO, Mr. Jacob Abai, described the event as “a moment to reflect on a decade of advocacy and amplify Niger Delta voices in the national conversation.”

Established in August 2015, GbaramatuVoice has grown from a grassroots newspaper into a multimedia platform of national relevance and international recognition.

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