February 11, (THEWILL) — After years of meritorious service in the pen profession, over ninety journalists in Bayelsa State will be celebrated for their immense contribution to the development of journalism in the State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the convener of the programme, Mr Ovieteme George, ahead of the programme slated in Yenagoa.
The statement notes that the event will be held on February 14, 2026, by 8:00 am at the Samson Siasia Stadium, with a football match amongst the retired journalists as part of the fun for the celebration.
According to him, the essence of the programme was to celebrate those in the journalism profession who have impacted society positively over the years through their work.
The statement notes that the personalities that would be honoured include Ann Koko-Abidde, former General Manager of Bayelsa State Radio Corporation; Tari Febabor, former General Manager of Radio Bayelsa; Mr Freston Akpor, retired Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information; Pere Habobo and Joan Inaingo Ogu, former Head of News, People’s FM 93, Yenagoa.
Others are Mr Chris Odi, retired Director of the Ministry of Information; Preye Wariowei, immediate past General Manager of New Waves newspaper; Mr Barikumo Adou, former Zonal Director South South in Federal Radio Corporation; Mr Ebi Avi; Mr Mablas Macaulay Akpuluma Jnr; Mr Fred Fabor, retired General Manager NDTV; Mr Loveday Herbert; Nelson Oweifaghawari; Nengi ‘Pope Pen’ Ilagha; Pamela Seibidor and Seiyefa Uzaka, former NUJ chairman.
Others include Florence Kakandar, Josephine Zibai, retired Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Jane Help Yawei, Thomas Peretu, Charles Tambou, Bomolaghon Ereku, Thompson Oyatu, Godspower Pinadiri, Lucky Francis, Allen Suoteigha, Felix Slaboh, Esther Siasia, Samson Amaran, Bruce Duba, Stanley Max-Egba and Owei Makpa, amongst other celebrants.
Mr George invited members of the press and the public to be part of the event, which honours those who have impacted the younger generation of journalists in the State.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL