Droomwork Penetrates The Talent Space By Launching Tech Talent Contest 2025 (Rivers Edition)
Droomwork, a leading tech talent acquisition and human resource company, has officially launched the Tech Talent Contest 2025 (Rivers Edition) to discover and showcase untapped local tech talent and offer remote job opportunities to them. The company’s founder and convener, Mr. Fenibo Fubara, explained that the contest aims “to harvest untapped local talent, provide them with visibility and connect them with global opportunities.” He added that talent is “globally dispersed and unevenly distributed, so talents, regardless of location, should be rewarded, celebrated, and allowed to grow.” This philosophy led to the birth of the Droomwork Tech Talent Contest.
Cultivating Rivers State’s Tech Ecosystem
Rivers State’s tech community is home to many young innovators who lack visibility, as well as experienced professionals who remain under-recognized. As a talent tech company, Droomwork is dedicated to nurturing these individuals by sharing resources and information that help them seize opportunities. It connects rising talents with industry mentors, clients, and resources, fostering local ecosystem growth. By bridging the gap between local tech talent and global opportunities, Droomwork presents vetted experts to the world and ensures they receive proper recognition for their skills and value.
Contest Overview and Winner
The Tech Talent Contest attracted 81 registered contestants, generated over 60,593 online impressions, and saw 6,624 online votes cast. Eight finalists emerged from the competition. The winner, crowned the official Face of Rivers Tech, is Chukwuebuka Ezirim Kingdom . This historic milestone marks the first-ever Face of Rivers Tech Talent Award, making Ezirim Kingdom a trailblazer in the state’s tech history.
Chukwuebuka Ezirim Kingdom was awarded a grand prize of one plot of land in a Port Harcourt estate, along with a suite of additional rewards:
Product support of ₦5,000,000.
Appointment as Administrative Consultant to manage a product.Brand Ambassador for Droomwork.
All-expenses-paid trips (including clothing, accommodation, and logistics) to four major business and tech events within and outside Port Harcourt.Opportunities to leverage technology and advocacy to promote Rivers State’s image on the global stage.
Distinguished Guests and Judges
The award ceremony was attended by numerous renowned business leaders, government officials, and tech figures. Special guests included Dr. Adaeze Oreh (27th Commissioner of Health, Rivers State), Eze Sir Mike Elechi, DSSRS (entrepreneur and two-time Rivers State Civil Service Commission Commissioner), Mr. Eyitayo Ogunmola (CEO of Utiva Inc), Engr. Eferebo Sylvanus (National Chairman of NIMENA), Prof. Vincent Anireh (Former Head of Department, Computer Science, Rivers State University), Mr. Blessing Fubara (Strategist and CEO of DConsiglories LLC), Hon. Charles Beke (former Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Tourism and former Local Government Affairs Commissioner, Rivers State), and Mr. Ben Ewah (Director, NITDA South-South).
Other distinguished judges at the event were Mr. Stephen Onerhime (CEO, Approvia), Mr. Uche Aniche (convener of StartupSouth), Mr. Bruce Lucas (CEO, Olotu Square Tech Innovation Hub), Prof. Matthias Daniel (Chairman, NCS Port Harcourt Chapter), Mrs. Mary Matthew (CEO, Cloudnotte), and Mrs. Tonye Briggs (CEO, Port Harcourt in Pictures).
Honouring Tech Ecosystem Leaders
In addition to the main award, Droomwork honoured several individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the local tech ecosystem. The following awards were presented:
Tech Talent Catalyst Award: Mr. Solomon Eseme.
Tech Visionary for Youth Inclusion: Hon. Prince Charles Beke.
Public Sector Digital Transformation Award: Mr. Ibifuro Asawo.
Heart of Tech Ecosystem Award: Mr. Charles Samuel.
Community Impact Champion: Miss Joy Nwaiwu.
Regional Innovator in Startup Development: Mr. Uche Aniche.
These awards recognize leaders who have made a laudable impact on Rivers State’s technology landscape and continue to inspire the next generation of innovators.
The Droomwork Tech Talent Contest (Rivers Edition) reflects the company’s commitment to celebrating and advancing tech talent in Rivers State, forging connections between local innovators and global opportunities. This initiative promises to strengthen the region’s tech industry and shine a spotlight on its brightest stars.