Alexa News Network Limited has entered a strategic media partnership with the Niger Delta Advancement Awards to provide comprehensive coverage of the event recognising excellence across Nigeria’s oil-rich region.
The partnership positions Alexa News Network as a key media ally for NDAA 8.0, strengthening the awards’ visibility while consolidating the platform’s role in developmental narratives, accountability reporting and recognition of outstanding performance.
Jokpeme Joseph Omode, founder and CEO of Alexa News Network, described the collaboration as a strategic step toward strengthening development-focused media engagement in the Niger Delta.
“Media partnerships such as this go beyond branding or event coverage; they represent a shared responsibility to document progress, interrogate challenges, and celebrate individuals and institutions that are making tangible impacts in their communities,” Omode said through the organisation.
The media outlet will provide extensive pre-event, event-day and post-event coverage, including in-depth features, nominee spotlights, interviews, analytical reports and multimedia storytelling.
The platform will also engage audiences through educational content on the awards’ significance, the voting process and broader implications for Niger Delta development.
Alexa News Network will deliver targeted awareness, real-time updates, expert analyses and post-event recaps, amplifying participation and engagement for the awards focused on good governance, innovative investments, enterprise, social justice and community development.
The NDAA 8.0 features 56 categories with 840 nominees competing for honours across the nine Niger Delta states: Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.
Oxford T. Okpalefe, president and founder of the awards, said public participation increased during the nomination phase, with over 50,000 entries received.
After nominations closed, the process moved into sorting entries, research, evaluation, stakeholder consultations and compilation of the final nominee list.
Public voting is open on the official website, where visitors can select preferred nominees in each category.
Categories span entertainment, media, business, public service and leadership. Governor of the Year nominees include Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta and Alex Otti of Abia. Senator of the Year features Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom and Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa.
Traditional Ruler of the Year recognises monarchs including Ogiame Atuwatse III of Delta and Oba Ewuare II of Edo.
Man of the Year contenders include Pastor Umo Eno and Jack-Rich Tein Jr. of Rivers. Amazon of the Year celebrates women leaders such as Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori of Delta and Dr. Gloria Diri of Bayelsa.
The grand event is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2026, at The Arena Event Centre in Port Harcourt. The awards will be hosted annually in Port Harcourt unless sponsored by another state government, Okpalefe said.
Founded on principles of independent journalism with integrity, Alexa News Network has carved a distinct identity within Nigeria’s media ecosystem through its digital-first approach, investigative depth and people-centered storytelling.
Under Omode’s leadership, the platform has prioritised balanced journalism fostering understanding and positive change.
The editorial mission emphasises credible reporting, inclusive storytelling and impactful narratives that inform, inspire and unite diverse audiences.
The outlet frequently profiles initiatives driving economic empowerment, environmental stewardship, youth advancement and community peacebuilding – themes aligning with challenges and opportunities in the Niger Delta.
The collaboration marks another milestone in Alexa News Network’s mission to amplify stories that matter, promote excellence and contribute to the development narrative of the Niger Delta and Nigeria.
By Winston Mwale, AfricaBrief