BY OUR CORRESPONDENT,
The Executive Chairman of Comfort 95.1FM, Distinguished Senator Effiong Bob and his wife, Mrs Comfort Bob, joined hands to celebrate and appreciate the staff of the station, after emerging the Best Radio Station in South South Nigeria, and the Head of Programmes, who holds a Guiness World Record, George Iniabasi Essien (Mighty George) emerged as the Best Sportscaster in Nigeria, during the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2026, hosted last week in Lagos, Nigeria.
Senator Effiong Bob took time to congratulate the station for attaining the phenomenal feat, competing with over 90 functional Radio Stations in South South, Nigeria, comprising six States in the geo-political region, namely: Rivers, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
The legal colossus also attributed the success recorded so far by the media outfit to the teamwork driven by excellence, passion, creativity, integrity and top-notch professionalism values inherent in the cultural milieu of the firm.
Also speaking, the wife of the Chairman, Mrs Comfort Effiong Bob, attributed the success story of the the Media firm to God Almighty, who has endowed all the staff with the needed wisdom and enablement, to drive the vision of the firm to enviable heights, while commending every staff for doing a great job.
The management team lead by a long time experienced broadcast media manager and member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Samuel Enobong Akpan, while welcoming the Board Chairman, his wife and other dignitaries enthused that Comfort Fm has been deliberate in its programming and push for excellence, which culminated in the three different awards garnered at this 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards, NBMA.
Highpoint of the event was the official presentation of the awards’ plagues to the Chairman and his wife by the Executive Managing Consultant, Samuel Akpan and Mighty George, amidst dancing, group photographs and popping of champagnes.
The milestone celebration was graced by eminent personalities, including Hon. Emmanuel Obot, some major clients of the station, including Pastor Inim Junior, Mr. Nkeruwem Onung, the management team, presenters, analysts of the station’s flags programmes, Issues in the news, The Gladiators and Sports. Others include, some fans, listeners and the admin staff of the company.
The images at the occasion will indeed remain memorable in the annals of history as this was indeed a great moment when the employers, staffers, key analysts, clients and stakeholders gathered to celebrate the achievements recorded by Comfort 95.1 Fm, Uyo.
The staff were also appreciated by the Chairman and his dear wife who gave cash donations, followed by Hon. Obot, Mr Onung and Inim Junior to the excitement of all and sundry.
The Chairman and his wife surrounded by staff of Comfort 95.1 Fm, Uyo
