All is now set on the celebrate of Edo broad casting service (EBS) @30 come 18th September, 2021.
Edo State was created from former Bendel State in 1991. Since the creation of Edo State, the state has witness rapid growth and development in infrastructural, Health, Education, Tourism, Media, Aviation, Nollyhood, Sports and most especially the rich cultural heritage of Edo people (EdoLites).
Mr Osagie Asabor, General Manager, Edo Broadcasting Services (EBS) and Amb Moses Ebahor, Consultant, Edo Icon Award (Mackjus Consultancy Services) are putting up the event to honour great Edolites, personalities and friends of Edo State in different world of human endeavours, that have distinguished themselves in Governance, Politics, Sports, Media and Education.
The event (First Edo Icons Award) is schedule to hold at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Center, Air-Port Road Benin City on Saturday 18th September 2021 by 2pm.
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. (Comr.) Philip Shaibu, the Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion ogie, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, His Excellency Sir Chief (Dr) Gabriel Osarwaru Igbinedion, (the Esama of Benin Kingdom), Barr Kenneth Imasuangbon (Riceman), Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Archbishop Mangret Idahosa, Barr. Kenneth Imasuangbon, (Chairman of the Occasion), Chairman Pace Setters Academy, Senator Mathew Uroghide, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman, Emeritus, Daar Communication Plc, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Special Apostle F.I Ehioba, MD Edo Pharmaceutical Limited (Elder in-charge, C&S Movement), Lion Amb (Dr.) Omuwa Elegon, JP (Madam Lagos), Chairman, Amasole International Venture Ltd, MD, Uyi Technical, MD, GT Restaurant, Chief Fatai Aliu, Prof. Onimawo (Former Vice Chancellor Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Bash Ali OON,(Boxing heavy weight Champion) Prof. Lilian Salami Vice Chancellor University of Benin, Engr. Osaro Odigie (MD, Nagos Project Ltd) Mr. Osaro Osifo, Mr. Isaac Ebose Ehiozuwa (Former Head of Service, Edo State), Prof. Ileogben Sunday Adeoye (MON) Chief Medical Director Edo Specialist Hospital, Prof Darlington Obaseki (Chief Medical Director) University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Engr. Tein Jack-Rich, President/Founder, Belema Oil Producing Limited, Anthony Okungbowa, Head of Service, Edo State, Joses Sede, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commination and Orientation, Edo State,Mr Sunshine Osaro Ona, Chairman, Hamilton Hotel and Suite (Event Centre), Prince Vincent Okumagba, President Super-Eagles Supporters Club, Mr. Osazee Edigin, MD 0&T Royal Hotel, Mr. Kelly Edward Osawaru, CEO Club District 41, Mr. Brown Ebewele (Former Commissioner of Sport Edo State, Odion Ighalo (Nigeria International) and host of others.
