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By: Odieh Ramon, Yenagoa.

‎Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, have congratulated Arise T.V. News reporter, Ovieteme George on his Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) award as Best Reporter of the Year.
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‎Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in a congratulatory message on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee (COC), said the award reflects the invaluable contributions of Mr. Ovieteme George in projecting the Niger Delta region and Bayelsa State in particular.
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‎The statement describes Mr George as Nigeria’s finest journalist whose passion for his job has continued to impact Arise Television, maintaining that the latest award speaks volumes of Mr George’s commitment to national development.
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‎According to the statement, Ovieteme George has made Arise News T.V. a delight to watch with constant reporting of the problems bedevilling the people of the Niger Delta region to the world, stating that he has brought the station to wield a strong impact on national affairs by reawakening and advancing social and political consciousness among Niger Deltans.
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‎Mr Akpe commended the celebrant for his immense contribution to the growth and development of the Prosperity Cup since the commencement of the tournament.
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‎”We congratulate you on your award, this award reflects your unwavering commitment to your job, we will continue to identify with you. You have made Arise News one of the most sought-after television stations in the country” he stated.
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‎We pray that God would continue to guide Ovieteme George in the discharge of his public-spirited responsibilities, and together with your Arise TV team in Yenagoa, strive for sustained delivery of greater service to the station.