— Launched 2nd edition of Isoko book of outstanding personalities
—— Call on Isoko politicians, stakeholders to unite to speak with one voice
Isoko Mirror Newspaper recently celebrated her 20 years anniversary on the newsstand, launching of the 2nd edition of Isoko Book of Outstanding Personalities and bestowed honour of different categories of awards on those who deserved it at the Mano Suites and Hotel event centre, Oleh Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The 20 years anniversary was also use to called on Isoko politicians and Stakeholders to unite and speak with one voice irrespective of their political divide, so that Isoko as a Nation can get its rightful place.
In her welcome address the CEO of FONE Media Integrated Ventures, Publishers of Isoko Mirror Newspaper Dr. Felida Essi said that, “The event is the 9th edition in its series with different categories of awards. It has always been occasion for us to bestow honour on those who sincerely deserved it. Today would not be different as we are also presenting, “The Isoko Outstanding Personalities volume 2”.According to her, it has been a remarkable 20 years journey of existence of the community newspaper (Isoko Mirror) in the newsstand, “it has connected our various communities, shared stories, reflected local voices and provide local news, from government, accountability to celebrating neighbours achievements and has also influenced opinions and brought local stories to the forefront”.
On the 2nd edition of Isoko Outstanding Personalities she noted that, the book is a publication of profiles of our esteemed sons and daughters of Isoko extraction who have distinguished themselves in their various areas of specialization and contributed immensely to the progress and development of Isoko nation.
On the award, she asserted that, the award of excellence being conferred on people is aimed at encouraging individuals who have immensely made contributions to the development of societies not to rest on their oars.
“It is also because of their unwavering dedication, commitment and immense contributions to the development of human capacity, especially their philanthropic gestures towards the needy and the less privileged”.
She also used the event to appealed to all Isoko sons and daughters to have it in the back of their minds that Isoko nation belongs to all, therefore there is need to join hands to ensure that, Isoko Nation speak with one voice and gets its rightful place in the comity of Ethnic Nationalities.
She also used the occasion to thanked her dedicated staffs, for their commitment and standing by her over the years to built the paper. “Also our esteem readers of our paper both in print and online, thank you for your loyalty to the long trusted community news source. We will continue to do our best to serve you better “.
“To all who came to celebrate with us thank you for being part of our story, we will never forget your 20 years of wonderful unflinching support”.
He also appreciated Rtn Javi Eduzuka, Mr. Oreva Obaro, Mr. Tim Akporeva, Prof. Mrs. J. E Emudianughe, Mr. Ideji Stephen, Pastor Dr. Owhorakpo Oghale Moses and Pastor Sunny Ogoro amongst others for their support.
Meanwhile the chairman of occasion Chief Napoleon Akpughe in his remarked said that “A lot has been dedicated to the cultural heritage and history of the Isoko people. The Book Isoko Outstanding Personalities is a significant contribution of preserving Isoko history.”
He commended the writer Dr Felida Essi, for the effort she has put on and congratulate Isoko Nation for the milestone. He therefore urged all and sundry to support the launching of the book during the event.
Also the Group News Editor of Thisday Newspaper Mr. Goddy Egene also commended the CEO of FONE Media Integrated Ventures, Publishers of Isoko Mirror Newspaper Dr Felida Essi for her steadfastness over the years for flying the Isoko flag.
He urged prominent sons and daughters of Isoko nation to give the Isoko Mirror Newspaper Publisher all the necessary support she needed.
One of the recipient of the award Rev. Dr Great Abraham thanked Dr Felida Essi, expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the award. “I am truly touched by the recognition and will cherish this honor as a reminder of one of the incredible support I have received”.
”Thank you for bestowing this prestigious honor award upon me. It honestly serves as a testament to the dedication and passion for our humanitarian services in isoko nation”.
He also commended her, for the sacrificial services she has rendered and continue to contribute to the development of isoko nation most especially as the chief publisher of the most consistent and highly impactful indigenous magazine ( isoko mirror Newspaper).
Recipients of the various categories of awards were; Pastor Dr. S.G. O Uyeh, Chief Napoleon Akpughe, Prince Engr. James Awhoro, Prince Tony Ogbetere, Apostle Oghenejabo Taigbenu, Vera Osopko, pastor Great Abraham, Mr. Fidelix Mamuzo Umukoro, Tessy Mukoro and Henry Akpos Akporero amongst others.