The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, has commended the leadership of the South South Media & Entertainment Awards (SSMEA) following the successful hosting of its 2025 edition, applauding the giant strides the body has recorded since inception.
SSMEA is an annual awards ceremony celebrating impactful individuals and institutions across the six states of Nigeria's South South — Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta. Themed “Heroes and Heroines of the South South”, the 2025 edition held on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at the Atlantic Hall of Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt.
I want to commend the SSMEAwards for this laudable drive which will in no small way improve unity, progress and service delivery in the South South. Keep up the good work and do not relent.
Also lending his voice, the Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barr. Chris Green — a four-time Sports Commissioner in Rivers State — described the awards as a unique opportunity to put the South South on the map for all the right reasons.
Personally, I will always identify with such projects which also aid in improving service delivery in South South Nigeria.
In his remarks, the President of the South South Media & Entertainment Awards, Mr. Sammy Wejinya, thanked the Rivers State Government, corporate bodies and public-spirited individuals whose support made the night possible, describing the edition as a remarkable success. The organization, he noted, is duly registered as a corporate entity with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission.
We at the SSMEAwards will not relent in our drive to be the leading light in ensuring that all sectors of the economy in the South South region of Nigeria are in line with global best practices.
Thirty-one golden stars were handed out on the night — from Governor of the Year to School of the Year — before a hall filled with dignitaries, industry leaders and honourees from across the region. The road now leads to SSMEA 2026 on Sunday, 6 December 2026 — venue to be announced.