Ben Eguzozie
Chinyere Nwoga, president of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), has praised Droomwork, a leading tech talent acquisition and human resource firm, for launching a pioneering Rivers State edition of the ‘Tech Talent Contest 2025’, an initiative which aims to unearth and promote local tech talents by providing visibility and remote job opportunities.
The PHCCIMA boss, the first female president of the chamber since its creation in 1957, stressed Rivers’ emergence as a key tech hub. “This event showcases coders, designers, and visionaries turning ideas into reality. It’s a launchpad for groundbreaking projects, and we’re thrilled that a PHCCIMA member company Droomwork is leading the charge,” Nwoga said.
Fenibo Fubara, founder/CEO of Droomwork, and chairman of PHCCIMA’s ICT trade group, said tech contest’s goal is to discover untapped talent, give them visibility, and connect them with global opportunities. Talent is globally dispersed, and we believe it should be celebrated and nurtured, regardless of location,” he added.
Fubara said Droomwork is committed to cultivating Rivers’ tech ecosystem by connecting young innovators and experienced professionals with mentors, clients, and resources. This initiative bridges the gap between local talent and global opportunities, ensuring recognition for their skills.
The tech talent contest attracted 81 participants, generating over 60,593 online impressions and 6,624 votes. Eight finalists competed, with Chukwuebuka Ezirim Kingdom emerging as the first-ever ‘Face of Rivers Tech’. the young tech prodigy’s prizes include a plot of land in a Port Harcourt estate, N5 million in product support, appointment as an administrative consultant, brand ambassador role for Droomwork, all-expenses-paid trips to four major tech and business events, and opportunities to promote Rivers globally.
The award ceremony welcomed notable figures, including PHCCIMA Tariboba Memberr, who represented the chamber’s president. Others are Adaeze Oreh, Rivers commissioner of health, Mike Elechi, past PHCCIMA president, Eyitayo Ogunmola, CEO of Utiva Inc., among others.
Droomwork honored key contributors to the first Rivers State’s tech landscape, whom it described as tech ecosystems leaders. Awards included tech talent catalyst to Solomon Eseme, tech visionary for youth inclusion to Charles Beke, public sector digital transformation to Ibifuro Asawo, heart of tech ecosystem to Charles Samuel, community impact champion to Joy Nwaiwu, regional
innovator in startup development to Uche Aniche (who is also leading the StartUp South), and driving innovation.
The Droomwork tech talent contest 2025 underlines the company’s dedication to advancing Rivers’ expanding tech industry, spotlighting local innovators and fostering global connections. Droomwork is strengthening the region’s position as a hub for creativity and innovation.
