Gov Dickson acknowledges the Rhwandee Ambassador
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has directed the Bayelsa State Tourism Development Agency to work hand in hand with the management of Nigerian Broadcasters Award (NIBRA) to ensure that the annual event becomes part of the event calendar of the agency.
The governor gave this directive during the maiden edition of the NIBRA held in Yenagoa last weekend.
According to him, his administration is committed to the development of the tourism potentials of the state through entertainment events such as NIBRA and several other entertainment shows like the Jazz Festival, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), Cultural Carnival etc.
Governor Dickson observed that his administration is noted for excellence hence, the government decided to identify with the management of Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), the organisers of NIBRA, to celebrate excellence in Nigerian broadcasting industry.
He admonished the award recipients to work hard so as to set good example for their colleagues to emulate.
To those who were not privileged to win any award this year, the governor advised them to work harder next year to be part of the select elite broadcasters in Nigeria.
He equally commended NIBRA jury for the painstaking effort in selecting the best or most valuable broadcasters for 2013.
The event was witnessed by dignitaries from within and outside the state including the Rhwandan High Commissioner in Nigeria, Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism and Culture, Chief Edem Duke.
Others include the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Rear Admiral John Gboribiogha Jonah, the Managing Director of Arik Airline, the chairman of BON and Mr. Ladan Saliu of Radio Nigeria.
Wande Cole, Omawunmi, Umoja Dance Troupe of South Africa and a jazz band from Lagos performed at the event.