Gov Umo Eno Emerges Premium FM Man of the Year and Best Governor in Nigeria 2024
…As. Premium FM gets set to host Maiden Colloquium & Unveil of Digital Entrepreneurship & Broadcast Mentorship Programme
✅ Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been named Premium 89.9 FM Man of the Year and Best Governor in Nigeria 2024.
✅ In a statement signed by its Managing Director, Diamond Lady Maureen Umanah, the editorial board of Premium FM selected Governor Umo Eno for this prestigious recognition after a thorough review of his transformative leadership, compassionate humanitarian interventions, and infrastructural advancements, particularly in the areas of road construction, education, and healthcare development.
✅ The investiture ceremony will take place during Premium FM’s inaugural Colloquium and Awards Ceremony, where the station will also unveil its Digital Entrepreneurship & Broadcast Mentorship Programme. The highly anticipated event, themed “Unlocking the Economic Potential of Community-Based Entrepreneurship,” will bring together key stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to explore innovative strategies for fostering sustainable, community-driven economic growth.
✅ According to the statement, the event will feature a Colloquium Segment, a Panel Discussion with industry experts, the official unveiling of the Premium Digital Entrepreneurship & Broadcast Mentorship Programme, and an Awards Ceremony honoring outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions across various sectors in 2024.
✅ The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Vinpy Events Center, Uyo, by 6:00 PM. It will be chaired by His Excellency, Ambassador Assam Assam, former Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, while the Guest Speaker and Keynote Presenter will be Pastor Imo Abasi Jacob, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP).
✅ The Premium Awards 2024 will celebrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and service in governance, business, and community development. The award categories include Premium Man of the Year & Best Governor in Nigeria (2024), awarded to Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D; Premium Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be conferred on HE, Moses F. Ekpo, MFR, former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State; Premium Parliamentarian of the Year (National), awarded to Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo; and Premium Parliamentarian of the Year (State), going to Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob.
✅ Other awardees include Hon. Uwemedimo Udo, Ph.D., Hon. Akaninyene Tommey, Hon. Dcns. Otobong Aaron, and Hon. Barr. Utibe Nwoko, who will receive the Premium Local Government Chairmen of the Year award. The Premium Excellence Award in Infrastructure Development will be given to Engr. Uwem Okoko, FNSE, MD/CEO of Hensek, while Chief Faysal Harb, MD/CEO of Bulletin, will be honored with the Premium Excellence Award in Creative Engineering.
✅ In the business category, Engr. Ukeme Peters, MD/CEO of U&K, has been named Premium Entrepreneur of the Year (Male), while Utibe Akwa, CEO of Utytrends, will receive the Premium Entrepreneur of the Year (Female) award. The Premium Community Development Icon of the Year award goes to Dr. Andy Eyo, Executive Director of ECEWS, while Engr. Joe Udofia, Chairman of Vandrezzer FC, has been recognized as the Premium Sports Icon of the Year.
✅ Other honorees include Aniebiet David Offiong, DMD of Premium Trust Bank, who will receive the Premium Banker of the Year award; Engr. Michael Umanah, CEO of Matrix Hub, who has been named Premium Digital Icon of the Year; and Mr. Obot Isaiah Obot, CEO of Blackroot Farms, who will be honored as the Premium Farmer of the Year.
✅ The Premium Teacher of the Year award will go to Mr. Inyene Peters of Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikot Oku Mfang, while Christopher Esin (aka Mista Xto) will be honored as the Premium Entertainer of the Year. The Premium Public Servant of the Year award will be presented to Etima Ituen of the Ministry of Agriculture.
✅ In addition to celebrating excellence, Premium FM will officially launch the Premium Digital Entrepreneurship & Broadcast Mentorship Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering 31 selected mentees across Akwa Ibom State. This program will provide young entrepreneurs and aspiring broadcasters with hands-on training, mentorship, and resources to excel in the digital and media industries.
✅ With a blend of intellectual discourse, industry insights, and recognition of excellence, this landmark event promises to be a defining moment for leadership, innovation, and community development.
Signed:
Diamond Lady Maureen Umanah