Diri Honours Award-Winning Bayelsa Journalist Ovieteme George

 

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has received Bayelsa-born ARISE News journalist, Mr. Ovieteme George, at Government House, Yenagoa, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in journalism and his contributions to the media profession.

Mr. George recently won the Outstanding News Report of the Year award at the African Media Awards held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He also emerged as Reporter of the Year at the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) Awards in Abuja, further cementing his reputation as one of the country's leading broadcast journalists.

Speaking during the reception, Governor Diri expressed gratitude to God for Mr. George's accomplishments, describing his success as a source of pride to his family, Bayelsa State and Nigeria.

The governor said the honours bestowed on the journalist by respected media institutions in Nigeria and across Africa were a testament to his hard work, dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence.

He urged Bayelsa youths to emulate Mr. George's discipline, perseverance and pursuit of excellence, noting that success is attainable through diligence and integrity.

Governor Diri congratulated the award-winning journalist on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, commending him for projecting the state positively on the national and international stage. He also wished him greater accomplishments in his journalism career.