Movie Stars Storm PH For RIVINFO ’Morrow

Movie stars across the country have indicated interest to
storm Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, for the maiden Edition of
RIVINFO competition award night to be held tomorrow at the Silverbird Gallery,
former Obi-Wali cultural centre along Abonnema Wharf road in the state capital.

The chairman of the organizing committee Mr. Paulinus Nsirim
who disclosed this in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, said all is now
set to ensure the success of the event. He stressed that the event which is
organised by the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communication to
revive the creative industry in Rivers State and engage the youths meaningfully
in order to check unemployment and youth restiveness in the state.

He reiterated that the theme of the event “Dangers of
Illegal Bunkering” was to draw the attention of the Non-governmental
Organisations (NGO), communities and oil companies to the dangers of illegal
bunkering. He expressed hope that subsequent editions would address other
social problems.

The chairman recalled that two films from the competition
namely “Dark Quest” and ‘Red line’ were screened at the Zuma International Film
Festival Abuja, while 13 entries were received in this maiden competition.

Highlights of the award night include, presentation of
prizes and Red carpet event to showcase the glitz and glamour of the event as
well as parade the stars in attendance.

The Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
is expected to be the special guest of honour while Dr Elechi Amadi will be the
chairman of the occasion.

Members of the State Executive Council, speaker and members
of the State House of Assembly, captains of industries among other dignitaries
are also expcted to attend.

The judges include veterans of the entertainment industry
namely,Adiele Onyedibia as chairman, while others include Prof Leopold Belgam,
Nolly Wood actress, Maureen Ihua, veteran actor Sam Dede and Paulinus Nsirim,
chairman, Organizing Committee RIVINFO.