The first edition of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEAwards) will take centre stage on Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, will be honoured at the event, alongside prominent individuals, Bankers, Captains of industry, academicians, organizations and institutions that performed creditably in their respective fields and disciplines, in the year under review.
Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Christopher Tam Abinye Green and the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Sir Dr. Honour Sirawoo, mni, FCAI will also be honoured.
The event will be held at the prestigious Atlantic Hall, Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt with the Red Carpet commencing at 5pm while the event proper starts at 6pm.
Partners of the event include the Rivers State Government, the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Rivers State Ministry of Sports and Rivers State Ministry of Health.
Others include Taj Bank, Zenith Bank, Globus Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Ofure Global, Oga Sammy Sports Shop and Navitas Realties.
Speaking on the drive behind the awards, President of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards, Sammy Wejinya explained that the need to improve service delivery in all sectors of the economy was a major driving force behind the initiative.
“I have always been associated with excellence and my team at the South South Media and Entertainment Awards thought it wise to come up with this event which we believe will, in no small way, help in improving service delivery across board,” he said.
“This covers virtually all sectors of the economy, from revenue generation to sports, health to entertainment, Banking to the Academia, we have it all covered.
“It is our belief that all key stakeholders will raise their game and consistently put their best foot forward, knowing that the SSMEAwards, and in extension, the wider society is watching.
“All of this adds up and we believe that we will be contributing our quota in making society a better place,” he concluded.
About SSMEAwards
The South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEA) is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes achievements and also honors resilient and impactful individuals, institutions, and organizations in six South South States in Nigeria (Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta) for their significant contributions and achievements.
The awards, themed around recognizing “Heroes and heroines of the South South,” celebrates visionaries, innovators, and leaders who demonstrate courage, grit, and excellence in shaping social and economic and the political landscapes, often inspiring continued contributions to society.
About the 2025 SSMEAwards
The 2025 SSMEAwards will be celebrating the “Heroes and heroines of the South South, which exemplifies individuals and institutions that had a significant impact in the six South South States of Nigeria (Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta) during the year under review.
The awards recognized a diverse group of individuals and organizations across several fields, including education, business, technology, and the arts.
