Rivers State Newspaper
Corporation (RSNC), publishers of The Tide Group of Newspapers, yesterday, recorded another milestone in the annals of the socio-cultural history of the state. This follows the launching of the first ever compendium of Eminent Persons of Rivers State, Vol 1.
The event which took place at the auditorium of the Rivers State Ministry of Justice, Secretariat Complex, Port Harcourt, under the distinguished chairmanship of Sir (Hon) Tony Okocha, Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt attracted other distinguished personalities, top government functionaries and members of the public.
The high point of the event was the unveiling of the book by the chairman of the event, Hon. Okocha. This was preceded by soul searching rendition of Halleluya praise songs by the Divine Choral Voices of Port Harcourt led by the Music Director, Dagogo Daminabo. The gospel songs gave the event spiritual rejuvenation.
Other dignitaries that participated in the unveiling ceremony include Secretary to the State Government, Hon George Feyii, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, Commissioner for Transport, Hon George Tolofari, Commissioner for Special Duties, Barr. Dickson Omunakwe, Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Joeba West and Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon Charles Okaye.
Others include, Administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA), Mrs. Aleruchi Cookey-Gam, Hon. Member, representing Etche/Omuma Constituency, House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke, Prof. Wilson Bellgam of University of Port Harcourt, Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Emma Chinda, Mr/Mrs E. Wikina,   Deputy Mayor of  PHALGA, Hon. Nancy Stephen amongst others.
The presence of Emmanuel Amakiri, popularly called Oba Omega, the Kirikata Master and one of the eminent persons was a pleasant side attraction as his numerous fans gathered around him for hand shake and photographs, while Michael Ogolo cracked some ribs with his hilarious jokes.
Meanwhile, Oba Omega who is also a Tourism Ambassador in Rivers State has described the book lunch as unprecedented and a way of showcasing positive achievements  and talents in the state, saying, it is a pace every other individual organisation should emulate.
He called on media houses in the state to promote and encourage the indigenous artistes by giving them media coverage which will expose their talents and give them the courage to do better.