BY GODWIN OBI
In a dazzling spectacle at the Grand Finale held in Lagos, Ogunyemi Oluwajoba Adebisi, aka DEMIGOD, clinched the coveted title of Season 2 Winner of the Nigerian Maritime Ambassadors (NIMA) Reality TV Show.
Hailing from Inisha in Osun state, the 26-year-old sensation triumphed over 32 formidable competitors, marking a spectacular victory for the Talent Optima Edition.
At the glitzy Unveiling and Prize Presentation Ceremony, DEMIGOD didn’t just bag the title but also secured a treasure trove of rewards. Picture this: Ten Million Naira worth of deals, a sleek 2008 Toyota Camry Salon Car, a cash windfall, a luxury vacation, media tours, promotions, and an enviable One Year Endorsement Deal as the Nigerian Maritime Ambassador for 2023-2024.
But the story doesn’t end there. The first runner-up, IFESINACHI, walked away with One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira, while the second runner-up, ZUDO, secured a cool One Hundred Thousand Naira.
As the Director of NIMA Reality TV Show, Mr. Sylvanus Obasi, highlighted the importance of the winner’s role, he revealed a visionary plan for DEMIGOD’s one-year reign. This includes spearheading the Campaign for Youth Involvement in Blue Economy (CYIBE), collaborating on the Cleaner Ocean Campaign (COC), and championing the Green Port Concept (GPC) to create eco-friendly maritime environments.
Adding weight to the occasion, Barr Temisan Omatseye, Former Director-General of NIMASA, emphasized the crucial role of youth in unlocking the immense potential of the Nigerian maritime sector.
With endorsements and praises pouring in from maritime heavyweights like Mrs. Bolanle Funmilayo Olotu, Engr Mrs Egwuatu Elsie, Mr. Edward Osagie, and Mrs. Sarah Ballah, Platforms Communications received accolades for its impactful program initiatives.
As DEMIGOD received the symbolic Car Key, Engr Mrs Sarat Braimoh of NIWA expressed confidence in his successful reign, pledging continuous support for Platforms Communications as a key platform for young Nigerians to dive into the maritime sector.
In a gracious acceptance speech, DEMIGOD thanked NIMA Reality TV Show for the platform and vowed to make the maritime sector proud through dedicated execution of his pet projects.
The event, held at the Conference Hall of the Lagos Area Office of NIWA, brought together maritime dignitaries, legal representatives, press personnel, and the proud parents of the triumphant DEMIGOD. This victory marks the beginning of a captivating chapter in DEMIGOD’s journey as the Maritime Ambassador, poised to leave an indelible mark on the sector for the next year.
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2023-11-10
