The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has fulfilled its pledge of a One Million Naira cash prize and a brand-new laptop each for the three winners of the NCDMB-sponsored categories at the 13th edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA).
The prize presentation ceremony was held on Thursday, 22nd October, 2026, at the Board’s corporate headquarters, Nigerian Content Tower, Oxbow Lake, Yenagoa.
The three winners who emerged tops in the regional categories are Mr. Joseph Kunde of TVC News, who clinched the Niger Delta Region’s Report on Economy, Mrs. Ebinimi Zitimiyola of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who won the Region’s Report on Oil and Gas of the Year – Electronic and Mrs. Blessing Ibunge of THISDAY Newspaper, Port Harcourt, who won the Region’s Report on Oil and Gas – Print.
Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, the General Manager, Corporate Communications of NCDMB, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, commended the winners for coming out tops at the 13th edition through thorough and professional reportage, describing the NCDMB prize as the most coveted at the awards.
Dr. Ezeobi applauded the organizers of the Bayelsa Media Awards for expanding the contest to the entire Niger Delta region, making it more competitive, and charged them to go national by the next edition, while pledging the Board’s continued support for the BMA brand.
Speaking earlier, the Project Manager of the Bayelsa Media Awards, Mr. Victor Binawari, thanked the NCDMB for believing in the BMA vision, having sponsored the awards for 9 consecutive editions. He described the Board’s continuous support as constant as the northern star.
Mr. Binawari also congratulated the winners for making their organizations, families, and themselves proud, noting that the recognition has opened a new window of opportunities for them.
Responding on behalf of the winners, they jointly appreciated the Bayelsa Media Awards and the NCDMB for giving media practitioners and journalists hope and a sense of belonging that their efforts are being noticed and appreciated.
The presentation was witnessed by staff of the Corporate Communications Division of the Board and members of the BMA organizing team.
