Former Member of the House of Representatives and three-term lawmaker for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, 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.
The landmark event is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Top View Hotel, Asaba, Delta State, and will commence at 11:00 a.m.
In a statement announcing the programme, Emmanuel Enebeli, President/CEO of Bel Media and Publisher of Ndokwa Reporters, said the celebration goes beyond marking 12 years of impactful community-focused journalism.
It will also debut the Bel Dialogue, a flagship public engagement platform designed to foster dialogue on development, governance, and community rights.
The inaugural dialogue will explore 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.”
According to Enebeli, the forum will amplify community voices and proffer actionable solutions to pressing issues of land use and governance.
The event will feature an eminent panel of discussants, including:
Godfrey Chukwudifu Osakwe, FNIPR – Chartered PR practitioner & environmental advocate
Barr. Thomas Otunuya Anigara – Lawyer, journalist & traditional leader
Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor – Environmentalist & NGO leader
Tpl. Oguafor Innocent Ifeanyi – Chartered town planner & environmental management expert
Odih Christian Udoka – Community development advocate
ESV. Mike Mbagwu, FNIVS – Registered estate surveyor & valuer
Barr. Ngozi Chukura – Principal counsel, Ngozi Chukura & Co.
The session will be moderated by Joy Anthonia Ochei, renowned media personality and broadcaster.
Enebeli emphasized that the dialogue will be interactive, featuring robust contributions from government officials, lawmakers, traditional rulers, business leaders, 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, building an inclusive platform for solution-driven conversations that will shape development in our state and beyond,” he said.
