All is now set for the 2014 edition of the Niger Delta Achievers Merit Award (NDAMA) which has been scheduled to hold in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The annual award which is aimed at promoting individuality and self-actualization amongst Nigerians and particularly Niger-Deltans is being put together by Newaves Innovation; a group of professionals promoting excellence amongst Nigerians and especially, Niger- Deltans.  According to the organizers of the award, the 2014 edition of the award is significant as it tends to mark the achievement of the Niger-Delta people at the time Nigeria is celebrating its centenary.  The organizers say achievers of the centenary will decide the future of Nigeria and that of the Niger-Delta region.

In a brief chat with some journalists in Abuja while unveiling the date of the event scheduled to hold on 22nd May 2014 at the Ladi-Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel and Tower, Abuja, the Executive Secretary of Newaves Innovation, Miss Catherine Sagay said Niger Delta Achievers Merit Award is a private sector National Project dedicated to achievers from Nigeria and more particularly, Niger-Deltans. ” we have lined up great Nigerians with personalities of outstanding achievements from the Niger-Delta region and our aim is to encourage sons and daughters of the region into contributing more to the development of the society. The choice of Abuja as a host state is because those nominated for this year’s award are national figures that have gotten to the peak of their career. Abuja is a good choice because the award features people from all walks of life. Niger Delta Achievers Merit Award (NDAMA) also seeks to further foster unity amongst the people of Niger Delta origin both at home and in the Diaspora with the rest of Nigeria.

Speaking further, Sagay said the individuals who have been nominated for the 2014 edition of the event will be publicly profiled on our website: www.ndama.org for an unbiased appraisal of their achievements.

Announcing activities of the event, Sagay said the 2014 edition of NDAMA event will run for a period of 9 weeks. She said ”nomination stage opened within the first and fifth week of the award. In this very stage, list of nominees and their various categories are been made public so people could make constructive comments and suggestions about the credibility of such nominees.  We use, Electronic Media, Print Media, social media and SMS Short Code to achieve this. ” She divulged further.

Continuing, she assured that Questionnaires that will determine the final selection process would be sent out during the sixth week of the award. She also said the publication will extend to the 4th of May 2014 and public announcement will be made regarding winners, while a dinner for the award presentation would hold on the 22nd of May 2014 with the THEME: “Legacies of Peace and sustainable development in the Niger Delta; Laying the right foundation” will be delivered by Niger Delta Front Line Celebrity, Ms Annkio Briggs.

Speaking on other possible side attractions of the event, Miss Sagay said we are considering having Bovi as one of the event hosts. We shall have an A-list of Nigerian musicians gracing the event. This edition of the event promises to be one of the best we have ever organized.

It would be recalled that the past four editions of the awards had faultlessly awarded great achievers of the Niger-Delta region, they included: Dr. Gamaliel Onosode, Cardinal Olunbunmi, Comrade Peter Esele, Gaius Obaseki, Dame Patience Jonathan, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Festus Keyamo, Ndoma Egba, Annkio Briggs and a host of others.

The 2014 Niger Delta Achievers Merit Award Nominees Includes;

EMPLOYMENT CREATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

1. Esiton Integrated Services Limited

2. Arco Marine Oil Field Services Limited

3. Westfield Energy Resources Ltd

4. Skyeview Power Technologies

5. Levant Construction Limited

6. Pivot Engineering company ltd

COMMUNITY DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

1. Dr Iko Ibanga

2. Dr Precious Kalama Gbeneol

3. Chief Kenneth Donye

4. Dr Francis Ingbeniki

5. Sam Nwogu

6. Dr Andy Eyo
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

1. Akanimo Asuquo Udofia

2. Tonye Cole

3. Dr Ibe Kachukwu

4. Dr. Emmanuel Ojei

5. Dr Michael Aramemi-Ikedi
MASTER OF DURABLE ROADS

1. Gabriel Bitar

2. Obelema Isokariari

3. Engr. Elemchukwu Ojum

4. Abu Inu Umoru

5. Sir Nath Okechukwu

MOST CELEBRATED PROFESSIONAL

1. Mfon E. Usoro

2. Dr Oviemo Ovadje

3. Mrs Ibiye Asime Ekong

4. Tony Anegbe Akiotu

5. Atedo Peterside

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Foster Ogola

2. Anthony U. Muoneke

3. Mr. George Abiodun Osahon

4. Mr. Joe Onowakpo Thomas

5 Chief Joseph Penawo
YOUTH SUPPORTIVE PERSONALITY

1. Dr George Uzorwanne

2. Mrs. Njideka Harry

3. Barr. Afahokor Akpovienehe Duncan

4. Sen. Florence Ita Giwa

5. Hon. Funkeke Solomon

6. Hon Kingsley Kuku
OIL & GAS MAN OF THE YEAR

1. Chief Odoliyi Lolomari

2. Casimir C. Maduafokwa

3. Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah

4. Uzoma Ekpecham

5. Dr Festus A. Fadeyi
BUSINESS DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

1. Barr. Allen Onyema

2. David Tonwe

3. Chief Tunde Smooth

4. Mr John Obayuwana

5. Olorogun Otega Emerho
BEST PERFORMING GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

1. Dr Olusegun Mimiko

2. Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomole

3. Hon. Seriake Dickson

4. Hon Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

5. Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio

WOMEN SOPORTIVE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Mrs Victoria Fregene

2. Mama Helen Oritsejafor

3. Dr. Mrs Ngozi Olejeme

4. Oluwakemi Mimiko

5. Sen. Helen Esuene
ACADEMIC PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Dame Alice Lawrence Nemi

2. Prof. Humphrey A. Ogoni

3. Prof. Patrick Arubaye

4. Prof Osakuyi Oshodin

5. Prof Benjamin Okaba
PEOPLES’ FRIENDLY LAW MAKER OF THE YEAR

1. Hon Samson Osagie

2. Sen.Bassey Edem Otu

3. Hon Victor Ochei

4. Hon Robinson Uwak

5. Sen Ehige Uzamare

AWARD FOR CREATIVITY AND ENTERPRISE

1. Dr. Mrs. Ngeri S. Benebo

2. Chief Odoliyi Lolomari

3. Alhaji Nasiru Danu

4. Harcourt Adukeh

5. Theophilus Okoh

INDIGENOUS COMPANY OF THE YEAR

1. ABM Global Services

2. ARCO Petrochemical Engineering Company Ltd

3. Coastal Range Projects Limited

4. Fenog Nigeria Limited

5. E.A. Temile & Son Dev Nig Ltd

6. Shoreline Dredging Nig ltd

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

1. Oki & Sons Construction

2. Lubrik Construction Company

3. INTER-BAU Construction

4. HITECH Construction

5. CAT Construction company

LABOUR FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

1. Presco Plc

2. Servetek

3. Jad Catering Services

4. Delattre Bezons Nig Ltd

5. Aveon Offshore

6. Globestar Engineering company Nig ltd

BEST PERFORMING SECONDARY SCHOOL

1. Biedomo Premier School Yenagoa

2. Charles Dale Memorial Intl Sch.

3. Infant Jesus Academy Asaba

4. St Mary Dedication British Intl Sch.

5. Graceland International school

BEST PERFORMING PRIMARY SCHOOL

1. Ayakpo Schools Yenagoa

2. Bereton Montessori PH

3. St Mary Dedication British Intl Sch

4. Aunty Margaret Pry School Calabar

5. Monef Kiddies Nursery/primary schools.

BEST PERFORMING HIGHER INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR

1. Petroleum Training Institute

2. University Of Uyo

3. University Of Porthacourt

4. University Of Benin

5. Delta State University

LISTENER’S CHOICE RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

1. 95.9 Cool Wazobia FM PH

2. JFM Warri

3. 95.5 Royal FM Yenogoa

4. 94.5 Orange Fm Akure

5. 97.3 Vibe Fm Benin City

TV STATION OF THE YEAR

1. CRBC

2. NTA Asaba

3. AIT Portharcourt

4. NTA Benin

5. Niger Delta Television Yenagoa

YOUNG PERFORMING PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Mrs Omon Anenih Mordi

2. Ufuoma Tom Smith Dagogo

3. Engr. Mike Ogwa

4. Marvin Yobana

5. George Ihuigwe

MARITIME COMPANY OF THE YEAR

1. Omega Maritime & Energy Limited

2. Nonsxoil & Marine Services

3. Seina Marine

4. Ocean Waters & Marine Ltd

5. Melsmore Marine Nig Ltd

6. Omatek maritime ltd

ROLE MODEL TO THE MALE CHILD

1. Chief Lovette Idisi

2. Comrade Sunny Ofehe

3. Sokipiri Graphm Douglas

4. Rt. Hon Uyi Igbe

5. Chief Asam Asam

CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR

1 Joe Marine Institute of Nautical Studies

2. Niger Delta Wetland Center

3. Pro-Nature International

4. Tolmann Allied Services Company Ltd

5. YTF Academy

MOST SUPPORTIVE CHARITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

1. Nka Uforo Iban

2. Fate Foundation

3. Tompolo Foundation

4. Stepping Stone Foundation

5. Idisi Foundation

MULTINATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

1. Chevron Nig. Ltd

2. Agip Nig. Ltd

3. Exxon MOBIL

4. Intels

5. Suntrust Oil

SPORTS SUPPORTIVE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Innocent Ajealo

2. Ejikeme Ikwunze

3. Solomon Ogba

4. Fred Igwe

5 Amaju Pinnic

PEOPLES FRIENDLY TRANSPORT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
1. Edegbe Motors

2. Greener Line Motors

3. Agofure Motors

4. Eagle Line Motors

5. GOD is Good Motors

CATERING ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

1. Landmark Foods

2. ESS Support Services

3. Courdeau Catering

4. BEC Industrial Catering Company Ltd

5. West African Catering ltd

ROLE MODEL TO THE FEMALE CHILD

1. Christain Tuotamuno Pepple

2. Hon.(Engr) Mrs Doris Udoh Ogunkoya

3. Sen Daisy Ehanire Danjuma

4. Mrs Farida Wada

5. Sen. Helen Esuene

MARITIME MAN OF THE YEAR

1. Paul Jegede

2. Engr. Henry Anyadike

3. Igho Okotete

4. Favour Jones

5. Akpeokhai J .A

6. Capt. Billy Piniki
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Miranda Princewill- 91.7 fm Radio Port Harcourt

2. Igho Mayor – Wazobia fm PH

3. Etim Essang – Atlantic fm Uyo

4. Duke Emmanuel – Paradise fm Calabar
5. Emeka Nwaereka a k a Porico – Wazobia fm PH