October 17, (THEWILL) – Plans have been concluded to host the fourth edition of one of the most credible media awards in Nigeria, and organisers say the event, which is slated for the 26th of December, 2022, will hold at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Ernest Ikoli press centre along Azikoro road, Ekeki-Yenagoa, the state capital.
This was disclosed by the Project Manager of the Bayelsa Media Network Award (BMNA), Blessing Matthew Ozegbe, and its team during a courtesy call on the General Manager and Management staff of the Royal FM, the majestic blend, at Agudama-Epie to intimate them of their preparedness for the 4th edition.
According to the project Manager, the opportunity was also used to intimate the radio station that it has not only been nominated as the best Radio station in Bayelsa, but also to inform him that some of its staff have also been nominated for their credibility, efficiency and outstanding performance of their duties.
“Your nomination didn’t come as an accident, but due to the fact that your station,s quality programs on entertainment, information and education and teamwork, top-notch news quality presentation, and best brains has earned the station the best Radio station.”
Also speaking the General Manager of the Majestic Blend, Royal FM, Tudor Ayah, had commended the Bayelsa Media Network Award for the honour bestowed on the station and staff, considering the award an impetus that they would continue to cherish and would spur them to sustain the feat and go places.
“In spite of our challenges, we feel honoured and humbled to be considered for this award, considered to be the most credible media award, which is the best of its kind, devoid of politicking, devoid of financial inducements and others.”
He promised that the radio station would continue to provide quality news, entertainment and information channels in the media space to the entire world.
Also speaking, a member of the Bayelsa Media Network Award, Amos Okioma, reiterated that proverbially, the dancers cannot appreciate themselves, but it has always been the duty of the spectators to appreciate the dancers.
“As watchdogs of the society, we have been following your news being the most authentic, credible, proactive and your teamwork, which spurred us to nominate your station as the ‘Best Radio station’ in Bayelsa state.”
Others that were nominated include Ebizimor Jumbo, popularly known as Doctor fish, as the most outstanding on-air personality (OAP ), Lawrence Office, a.k.a. Husbandman, as the best entertainment on radio, Mabel Maginimo, as the best voice on radio and Akwa Douye Akpurunku, as the best reporter.
Other members of the BMNA that were present include, James Akam, Emem Idio and Adaora Blessing Ozegbe.
