The Bayelsa Merit and Enterprise Award has honored Mr. Bright Ayibakari, a distinguished entrepreneur and Managing Director of Brikari Ltd, with the 2025 Most Outstanding Social Impact Personality Award.
During the award presentation at the Brikari Office on Old Azikoro Road, Okaka in Yenagoa, Comrade Elliot Zamide, the Organising Secretary of the Bayelsa Merit and Enterprise Award, represented the Board of Directors. He explained that BAMA serves as a collective of media professionals dedicated to recognizing individuals who excel in their fields and contribute positively to societal development. The award acknowledges Mr. Ayibakari's selfless service and philanthropic efforts, which transcend tribal, linguistic, and religious boundaries.
Comrade Zamide highlighted that Mr. Ayibakari was nominated for this honor by individuals who recognized his exemplary character and his welcoming demeanor.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Ayibakari expressed profound gratitude to BAMA for this recognition, viewing it as an impetus to enhance his service to humanity. He mentioned that his organization employs over 769 administrative and operational staff in Yenagoa, including both local residents and non-indigenes, who are responsible for waste management in the state capital.
He committed to hiring an additional 42 youths, emphasizing that meaningful employment can divert them from crime and criminal activities. The Managing Director of Brikari urged those in positions of privilege to regard their roles as divine opportunities to assist others and to remain humble.
In response to inquiries regarding the prevention of refuse overflow from waste dumps onto the streets of Yenagoa, a situation that was prevalent before his company assumed responsibility for waste management, Bright Ayibakari, the Managing Director of Brikari Ltd, stated that they are well-versed in implementing innovative solutions for environmental management.
The entrepreneur and philanthropist, originally from Olugboboro in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, emphasized that he views this role not merely as a business opportunity but as a commitment to providing improved services to the community.
He expressed his intention to recruit more young individuals from all local governments in the state, including non-indigenes, asserting that everyone residing in Bayelsa contributes to the local economy and shares in the marketplace. He believes that inclusivity in these efforts will foster peaceful coexistence within the state.
Mr. Bright Ayibakari also expressed his gratitude to the Bayelsa Merit and Enterprise Award for recognizing him with this honor, which he regards as a significant acknowledgment from journalists, a vital segment of society.
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