Nigeria Actress Tonto Dikeh, Gov. Wike and Bro. Felix Obuah has been nominated for the 2016 edition of the prestigious South-South Progressive Awards (SSPA).

The foremost Clergy man, Apostle Dr Chibuzor Chinyere nominated as Clergy personality of the year and Delta State Deputy Speaker Hon Friday Ossai Osanebi, Ducan Mighty, Alibaba were also nominated for the award.

The awardees will be honoured because of their contributions to the peace, youth empowerment and development of the South-South and the nation at large . Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe added that “ the recognition will always be the push for them to achieve more in their various fields. “After looking critically at the various achievements of these sons and daughters of South-South and those who reside and do business in the region, there is no better way to appreciate them than giving them a boost.’’

The Award will be held on Dec. 16th at the Hotel Presidential, Port-Harcourt, others that will receive Awards include King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Sen. Florence Ita Giwa, Tonto Dike Foundation, Rt. Hon Friday Ossai Osanebi, (Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly) , Gerry Ikputu & Partners, Barr. George Turnah, Dr Henry Ogiri, Chief Mrs Alamieyeseigha, Rear Admiral Festus Porbeni, Mr Abu Meepatan, Hon. Evans Bipi, Chief Dr. Matt Offeh, Victor Tubotamuno Briggs, Amb. Dr. Yusuf Ali, Ode A. Oghogho, AIT, Silverbird Communications Limited, Chief Dennis Okwu, Chief Amb. Lawal Africas, Mr Sylvester Okoh, Prof. Steve Azaiki, Hon Major Jack, His Highness Edmond Dakoru, Amayana of Nembe Kingdom, Mr Emma Nana, Sir Victor Onofiong, Dr Chibuzor Chinyere, Dr Oscar Ehwuonwu, Hon Prince Godswill Edward, Hon Jonathan Daniel, Queen Irene, MCC, Sunny Anderson, Prince Freeman Okurakpo and Chief Amb. Wobo Owhor,
Chief Amb. Lawal Africas,
Amb Hussaini coomassie,
Prince Tonye Princewill
High Chief Dr.Amb. Engr. Johnbosco o. Onunkwo and
Queen Irene Onwuka and Current Most beautiful model in Nigeria.

Theme: “Peace in the South-South, Our Hope to Economic Development.”

adding that militancy, kidnapping and other vices threatening peace in the region would be discussed at the summit. “Peace in the Niger-Delta is very crucial to our economic survival as a nation,

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