Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, two commercial banks and prominent figures in the entertainment industry are among the personalities and institutions listed for recognition at the 2026 South South Media and Entertainment Awards.
TAJ Bank and Globus Bank are among the financial institutions shortlisted for special awards, while Nollywood actors Sam Dede and Monalisa Chinda are also expected to be honoured at the ceremony scheduled for December 6 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The second edition of the awards will feature 25 categories covering individuals, businesses, public institutions and organisations across the six South-South states of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta, according to a statement sighted by The PUNCH on Wednesday.
The organisers said the awards were designed to recognise contributions to the social, economic and political development of the region under the theme, “Celebrating Impact, Recognising Excellence.”
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