By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA –A foremost media platform in the Niger Delta region, the GbaramatuVoice is set to convene a high-level dialogue on the future of the Niger Delta and the pressing issues around Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The stakeholders dialogue which is part of the activities to mark the 10th anniversary of the GbaramatuVoice is expected to bring together key figures in government, oil and gas, civil society, and the diplomatic corps.

The landmark two-day event, scheduled for August 27 and 28, 2025, is slated to hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.

A statement by the organisers, explained that the gathering will serve not only to celebrate a decade of fearless reporting and cultural advocacy but also to stimulate national conversation on unresolved challenges such as resource control, environmental justice, regional security, and media representation.

Among the activities includes a public lecture which is scheduled to hold on August 27, with the theme: “Gaps and Silences in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Economy: Appraisal of Resource Control, Security and Media Dynamics.”

The expected guests include national leaders, oil and gas executives, international oil companies (IOCs), academics, security experts, and community leaders and it will center on the lingering gaps in policy and practice affecting the Niger Delta and its people.

“Ten years of reporting from the creeks and communities of the Niger Delta has taught us that the real stories of oil, conflict, justice and survival are often buried beneath national headlines. This lecture is a chance to bring those silences to the fore”, the organisers stated.

The second day of the celebration, will feature the Niger Delta Night of Honour, which will begin with a red carpet reception.

The event will honour distinguished individuals, institutions, and cultural champions whose works have advanced peace, identity, and development in the region.

The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of GbaramatuVoice, Mr. Jacob Abai, who described the10th anniversary as a defining moment in advocacy journalism, said the milestone reflects a decade-long journey of truth-telling and purpose-driven journalism.

“This 10th anniversary is a celebration of truth, courage, and culture. It reflects ten solid years of reporting stories from the creeks to the capital — stories of resilience and hope, stories that challenge power and inspire progress. GbaramatuVoice stands as a voice for the voiceless and a platform of possibilities for the next generation”, Abai stated.

Founded in 2015, GbaramatuVoice has evolved into a respected pan-Niger Delta media institution with a footprint in print, digital, and television broadcasting.

Known for its deep-rooted reporting on environmental justice, oil and gas affairs, and community struggles, the platform has consistently sought to bridge the information gap between oil-rich communities and the rest of Nigeria.

The full list of guest speakers, panelists, awardees, and entertainers will be released in the coming weeks.

The event is expected to attract traditional rulers, governors, senators, oil-producing community leaders, diplomats, and development partners from across the country and abroad.

Organisers have extended an open invitation to stakeholders, sponsors, and well-wishers to join what promises to be a historic celebration and a moment of reflection for the Niger Delta’s future.