The Niger-Delta Peace Heroes Award was created to recognise those who had fought for the relative peace and stability now enjoyed in the Delta region. According to the Convener; Amb. Chris Odey announces the 2018 edition of the Niger-Delta Peace Heroes Awards is scheduled to hold on  Saturday 21 April 2018  in Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt. He also pointed out that some died for having the courage to challenge the Federal Government to duly give back to the communities where over 80 per cent of the nation’s wealth is generated from.  According to Odey, the event is expected to have the nine governors of the of the Niger Delta states in attendance adding that the full names of the nominees 2018 awards will be released to the public soon.