Port Harcourt witnessed an evening of recognition, entertainment and celebration as the inaugural edition of the rebranded Niger Delta Advancement Honours (NDAH 2026) brought together prominent personalities, business leaders and institutions, on the 24th of October 2026.
Held at the Aztech Arcum Event Centre on Stadium Road, the ceremony celebrated individuals and organisations recognised for their contributions to leadership, enterprise, education, job creation and community development across the Niger Delta.
Led by Principal Partner Robinson Koyoyo, the event began with a blue carpet reception at 5 p.m., followed by the main ceremony at 6 p.m. The evening combined networking, cultural entertainment and the presentation of honours to notable contributors to the region’s development.
Among the prominent recipients was former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was recognised for his contributions to national leadership, stability and community advancement.
Rivers State University (RSU) also received recognition for its contributions to educational development, institutional growth and human capital development in the Niger Delta.
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) was honoured for its role in infrastructure surveillance, job creation and the protection of critical national assets in the oil-producing region.
Other recipients included Ade Mabo, recognised for corporate leadership and business management, and Dr J. I. Odega, whose recognition was linked to private enterprise and professional excellence.
Sunville Property and Mercy Divine Properties were recognised for their contributions to real estate, housing development, urban infrastructure and investment promotion.
Dr Johnson Agagbo was honoured for community development and public health advocacy, while Dr Dan Onyetulem received recognition for entrepreneurship and contributions to the regional economy.
Prince Akpan Ikim was recognised for public service, environmental sustainability and strategic advocacy, while 15 on Herbert was honoured for its contributions to hospitality, tourism and corporate enterprise.
Beyond the awards, the ceremony featured a development-focused lecture delivered by Professor Alafuro Epelle of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
The event marked the transition of the Garden City Advancement Awards into the Niger Delta Advancement Honours, expanding the platform’s focus from Rivers State to the wider Niger Delta region.
