GbaramatuVoice, a foremost media platform in the Niger Delta, has announced that it is set to bring together key figures in Nigeria as part of events to commemorate its 10th anniversary, scheduled for August 27 and 28 in Abuja.
A statement from the organisation said government, oil and gas, civil society, as well as the diplomatic corps will come together for a high-level dialogue on the future of the Niger Delta and the pressing issues around Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The organisers added that the gathering will serve not only to celebrate a decade of fearless reporting and cultural advocacy but also to stimulate national conversation on unresolved challenges such as resource control, environmental justice, regional security, and media representation.
Central to the programme, it said, is a public lecture on August 27, themed: “Gaps and Silences in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Economy: Appraisal of Resource Control, Security and Media Dynamics.”
The session will convene national leaders, oil and gas executives, International Oil Companies (IOCs), academics, security experts, and community leaders to engage on the lingering gaps in policy and practice affecting the Niger Delta and its people.
“Ten years of reporting from the creeks and communities of the Niger Delta has taught us that the real stories of oil, conflict, justice and survival are often buried beneath national headlines. This lecture is a chance to bring those silences to the fore”, the organisers stated.
The second day of the celebration will feature the Niger Delta Night of Honour, where distinguished individuals, institutions, and cultural champions whose work have advanced peace, identity, and development in the region, will be recognised.
Describing the 10th anniversary as a defining moment in advocacy journalism, the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of GbaramatuVoice, Mr. Jacob Abai, said the milestone reflects a decade-long journey of truth-telling and purpose-driven journalism.
“This 10th anniversary is a celebration of truth, courage, and culture. It reflects 10 solid years of reporting stories from the creeks to the capital — stories of resilience and hope, stories that challenge power and inspire progress. GbaramatuVoice stands as a voice for the voiceless and a platform of possibilities for the next generation”, Abai stated.
Founded in 2015, GbaramatuVoice said it has evolved into a respected pan-Niger Delta media institution with a footprint in print, digital, and television broadcasting.
Known for its deep-rooted reporting on environmental justice, oil and gas affairs, and community struggles, the platform has consistently sought to bridge the information gap between oil-rich communities and the rest of Nigeria.
The event is expected to attract traditional rulers, governors, senators, oil-producing community leaders, diplomats, and development partners from across the country and abroad.
