HRH Gard Ile Paramount Ruler Etegwe Community has been nominated for the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards (B.M.N.A).
Project Manager of the B.M.N.A Mr. Blessing Matthew Ozegbe in a statement issued to newsmen, says, HRH Gard Ile, a wise, diplomatic and courageous monarch, has discharged his responsibilities as a royal father in a very professional manner, especially his ability to maintain the peace of the realm, oversee the administration of justice, and has uphold the rule of law in the land.
The project manager further described HRH Gard Ile as a man of integrity, benevolent and a pace setter par excellence whose passion to restore lasting peace, secure and conducive environment for investments and habitation in Etegwe Community is highly commendable, Ozegbe further emphasized that the development speed of Etegwe Community is amazing and admonished other traditional rulers in Bayelsa State to emulate the leadership style of the great monarch and urged him not to relent on his Oars.
Others on the nomination list are: Dr. Oboro Oyintonyo, General Manager, Bayelsa State Community & Social Development Agency (NG-CARES), H.R.H Chief Ominigbo .H. Bamekpar, Paramount Ruler, Kolo III Community, Dr. (Mrs) Alice Atuwo, Executive Secretary, EDTF, Hon. Champion Daniel Igali, Commissioner for Sports Bayelsa State, Dr Eddy Umbe, Bursar University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Chief Kenny Clinton, Chairman, Otuabagi Council of Chiefs, Comrade John Angese, Zonal Secretary, South-South of the NUJ and Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress, Bayelsa State, Dr. (Mrs) Dise Ogbise Harry, Founder, Do Foundation, Mr. Francis Dufugha, Publisher Niger Delta Herald Newspaper, Mr. Edward Love God, Mr. Sidiakeme Kenbor, Regional Controller, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Mr. Tarinyo Akono, Mr. Ezuzu Sydney, Barr. Egbamokumo Zikenah, Gen. Elaye Slaboh, National Chairman, Third Phase Presidential Amnesty Program, Mr. Desmond Tangbe, Principal, Captain Samuel Timipre Owonaro Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, Mr. Ubong Francis, Dennis Renner, Ochemba Sunday (aka Mr 2talk), Ebizimor Jumbo (aka Dr. Fish), Juliet Uyabara, Gracious Fenana, Prince Patrick (aka Park Chairman), DJ Tombiggieug, Debetimi Goodborn Sidi, Hope Iyire, Ayason Auto Services, Captain Samuel Timipre Owonaro Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, Ayakpo School, Teto Schools, among others, According to the organizers, the epoch award ceremony will take place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (N.U.J) Secretariat, Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, Azikoro Road, Ekeki Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.