Nigerian real estate entrepreneur, humanitarian, and founder of Mercy Foundation and Mercy Divine Properties Ltd, Mrs. Mercy Amatemso has won the Fast-Growing Developer Award at the 2026 Niger Delta Advancement Honours (NDAH), in recognition of her contributions to real estate development.
Amatemso received the award at the ceremony held on Saturday, October 24, at Aztech Arcum, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The NDAH celebrates individuals, businesses and institutions whose contributions promote excellence, innovation, leadership and sustainable development across the Niger Delta. The organisers also seek to encourage entrepreneurship, investment and community advancement in the region.
Amatemso is the founder and chief executive officer of Mercy Divine Properties Limited, a real estate company based in Port Harcourt. The company specialises in property sales, rentals, property management and real estate investment guidance. It also offers land and housing investment opportunities to individuals and organisations.
Her recognition comes amid the company’s expansion beyond Port Harcourt, with a growing presence in Abuja and Lagos, according to an earlier report on her achievements in the real estate sector.
The award highlights the role of private-sector real estate developers in expanding investment opportunities and contributing to housing and infrastructure development in the Niger Delta.
The NDAH, formerly known as the Garden City Advancement Awards, expanded its focus from Rivers State to the wider Niger Delta region to recognise achievements in business, leadership, innovation and community development.
Amatemso’s response
Amatemso’s direct response to receiving the Fast-Growing Developer Award was not available in the sources reviewed.
However, in an earlier statement following her receipt of the Excellent Developer Award at the 2026 South East/South South Real Estate Exhibition and Investment Summit, she expressed appreciation to the organisers and said the recognition would motivate her and her team to maintain excellence and professionalism.
She dedicated that earlier award to her husband and the staff and management of Mercy Divine Properties for their support and commitment to the company’s growth.