BMA 13th Edition Holds Thursday, Celebrates Media’s Role in Bayelsa’s Progress
By Jonah Fubara, YENAGOA – The 13th edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA) will hold on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Yenagoa, with prominent government officials, traditional rulers and business leaders expected at the ceremony.
The event, themed “The Media’s Role in Bayelsa’s Progress: Lessons and Opportunities,” is scheduled for Emmanuel’s Place, Osiri Road, Yenagoa. The red carpet begins at 11am, while the main event starts at noon.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and his wife, First Lady Dr. Gloria Diri, are listed among the special guests expected at the ceremony.
Also expected are Deputy Governor Dr. Peter Akpe; Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omotsiola Ogbe; Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei; and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Ayalla Group of Companies, Hon. Chief Robert Enogha Ayalla.
Chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, is also listed among the dignitaries for the event.
The 2026 edition is expected to bring together media practitioners, government officials, business leaders, traditional institutions and other stakeholders to recognise outstanding contributions to the media and examine the industry’s role in the development of Bayelsa State.
The event is powered by the Bayelsa State Government, with Skillful Konseptz, Dachaj, listed as the package provider. Other supporting brands include Closer TV, Naija Live TV, Aqua Lina, Ayalla Hotels and ZDIPAZ.
