Ndokwa Reporters, one of Delta State’s leading grassroots media platforms, is set to celebrate a major milestone – its 12th anniversary. The event, scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, promises to be a grand affair, featuring the unveiling of Bel Dialogue, an annual discourse platform designed to foster informed conversations, policy direction, and community participation in governance. This year’s edition of Bel 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.”
The event promises to be a landmark occasion, featuring thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders discussing critical issues affecting communities in Delta State. Ahead of the event, prominent voices across Delta State have sent goodwill messages, extolling the role of Ndokwa Reporters in shaping discourse, deepening grassroots journalism, and promoting community development. Hon. Charles Emetulu, Member representing Ndokwa West in the Delta State House of Assembly, described the 12th anniversary as proof of the platform’s “dedication to professionalism, balanced reportage, and unwavering service to Ndokwa, Delta State, and Nigeria.”
Other notable figures who have commended Ndokwa Reporters include Chief Braduce Angozi, PhD, former Commissioner for Education and 2023 Governorship aspirant; Rt. Hon. Ochor Christopher Ochor, Chairman of the Delta State Tourism Board; Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Projects and Policies; Dr. Patrick Ighomrore, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development; and Hon. Jude Ogbimi, Chairman of Delta Mortgage Trust Bank. The Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has also recognized the significance of the event, with its Chairman, Mr. Godfrey C. Osakwe, hailing the chosen theme as “a timely and thought-provoking discourse at a period when land-related issues require urgent attention to protect community heritage and ensure sustainable development.”
As anticipation builds, observers note that the forthcoming anniversary will not only celebrate twelve years of impactful journalism but also position Ndokwa Reporters as a catalyst for dialogue, advocacy, and sustainable development in Delta State and beyond. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and find solutions to the challenges facing communities in the state. With its commitment to promoting informed conversations and community development, Ndokwa Reporters is set to continue playing a vital role in shaping the narrative and driving progress in Delta State.
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