Former Member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has been named Chairman of the 12th Anniversary celebration of Ndokwa Reporters and the maiden edition of the Bel Media Dialogue, scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Top View Hotel, Asaba, Delta State. The event begins at 11:00 a.m.
In a statement, Emmanuel Enebeli, President/CEO of Bel Media and Publisher of Ndokwa Reporters, said the dual event would not only celebrate 12 years of impactful, community-focused journalism but also herald the Bel Dialogue, a flagship platform aimed at driving informed public engagement.
According to Enebeli, the inaugural dialogue will focus on the theme: “Development or Displacement: Understanding the Cost of Unregulated Land Acquisition in Our Communities – The Role of Government and Traditional Institutions in Safeguarding Community Lands.”
He explained that the forum seeks to amplify voices, highlight challenges, and proffer actionable solutions to pressing issues of land use, governance, and community rights.
The event will feature a distinguished panel including Godfrey Chukwudifu Osakwe, FNIPR, chartered PR practitioner and environmental advocate; Barr. Thomas Otunuya Anigara, lawyer, journalist and traditional leader; Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor, environmentalist and NGO leader; Tpl. Oguafor Innocent Ifeanyi, chartered town planner; Odih Christian Udoka, community development advocate; ESV. Mike Mbagwu, FNIVS, registered estate surveyor and valuer; and Barr. Ngozi Chukura, principal counsel of Ngozi Chukura & Co. The session will be moderated by media personality and broadcaster, Joy Anthonia Ochei.
The Bel Dialogue is expected to foster robust exchanges and active audience participation, drawing inputs from government officials, lawmakers, traditional leaders, business executives, civil society actors, and the media.
“For 12 years, Ndokwa Reporters has been at the forefront of telling our stories and defending community interests. The launch of Bel Dialogue marks the next chapter, creating a platform for inclusive, solution-driven conversations that will shape development in our state and beyond,” Enebeli stated.
The 12th Anniversary celebration and dialogue promise to be a landmark convergence of voices committed to safeguarding community interests while charting pathways for sustainable development.
