The MERIT AWARD 2023: Meet The Recipients

Celebrating Excellence in Human Capital Development: Highlights from the MERIT AWARD 2023

In a spectacular event held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, the prestigious “THE IDUMANGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION” presented the coveted Merit AWARDS to Sixteen Distinguished Personalities. Recognizing their outstanding contributions to human capital development in Bayelsa State and beyond, this historic occasion unfolded at the esteemed Conference Hall of Ebitari’s Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The event was graced by some of society’s most highly ranked personalities.

Meet the Award Recipients:

1. The Living Ancestor, Emeritus Prof. E.J Alagoa
2. King Collins Ebi-Daniel Fcarb
3. H.E. Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva CON
4. Sen. Henry Seriake Dickson CON
5. Chief Prof. Damfebo K. Derri Fcarb
6. Prof. Atei Mark Okorobia
7. Amb. Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali CON
8. Dr. Ibiba Sasime (Posthumous)
9. Prof. Teddy Charles Addias (VC FUO)
10. PST. Harold Koriatimi Moses (Posthumous)
11. Prof. Ayebaemi Ibuteme Spiff
12. Dr. (Mrs) Alayingi Uduak Sylva
13. Dr. (Mrs) Rachael Konyefa Dickson
14. Dr. (Engr.) Boniface Alvin Sese
15. Prof. Allen Agih (VC NDU)
16. Prof. Fidelis Allen

A resounding applause and heartfelt congratulations go out to all the deserving awardees for their remarkable achievements and commitment to human development. This esteemed recognition reflects their exceptional contributions to the advancement of Bayelsa State and serves as an inspiration for generations to come.

Stay tuned for individual spotlights on each awardee, as we delve deeper into their extraordinary accomplishments and the impact they’ve made in the realm of human capital development.