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American NGO Endorses Ini Edo as Ambassador for Women Empowerment
American NGO Endorses Ini Edo as Ambassador for Women Empowerment
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) endorses Nollywood actress, Ini Edo as her ambassador for women empowerment in Nigeria.
Headquarters in America’s Washington D.C, the NDI is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works with partners in developing countries to increase the effectiveness of democratic institutions.
The beautiful thespian made this known in a recent post she shared via her official Instagram page on Friday, September 5.
According to her, she’s super excited to have earned such recognition from a global brand and revealed she has resumed work.
Her fans and industry colleagues alike have already taken over her comment section to congratulate her on her latest ambassadorial deal.
Accepting the endorsement, Ini Edo wrote; “Hello everyone! I am very excited and honoured to formally take on the role of the National Democratic Institute’s Ambassador for Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria NDI.
“I believe Nigeria has a special duty to serve as a shining light in Africa and in the rest of the world. I feel strongly this is something we all must strive for, Nigeria shine as a nation that values her women’s skills, energy and good ideas, and brings them into the public arena on an equal basis.
“Nigeria can and must be a country where our women and girls can dream big dreams, and pursue them, and rise according to their talents to become leaders in shaping a future that allows all of us to reach our full potential.
“Together we can work toward this vision, and I hope you’ll join me. Thank you”, she concluded.
Gistflash Media gathered that the commission disowned her in a press statement describing it as a figment of her imagination.
According to the commission, the ace actress who doubles as the founder of Tonto Dikeh Foundation on 25th February, 2021 paid a visit to the Executive Secretary, Rev Yakubu Pam to express willingness in partnering with the Commission in the area of peace building.
But contrary to the reason for her courtesy visit and clear misrepresentation of what transpired, the commission was inundated with the viral ambassadorial claims as posted by the actress on social media.
The commission frowned at but still appreciated her desire to partner with the peace building initiatives and in the area of pilgrimage sponsorship to the Holy Land.
Read the full statement below;
PRESS STATEMENT:
“The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC wishes to state in categorical terms that King Tonto Dikeh paid an official courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev Yakubu Pam on 25th February, 2021 at the corporate headquarters of the Commission in Abuja.
As the founder of Tonto Dikeh Foundation, she expressed her willingness and interest in partnering with the Commission in the area of peace building.
She equally cashed in on the visit to commend the NCPC boss for his positive and relentless peace initiatives across the country.
However, we are suddenly inundated with claims from King Tonto Dikeh herself that she has been officially appointed as Ambassador of peace by this great Commission. This claim has gone virile in the media.
The Commission frowns at this claim which is a clear misrepresentation of what transpired.
The fact remains that the Executive Secretary of NCPC never appointed King Tonto Dikeh an Ambassador of Peace for NCPC and this was not part of her visit therefore this claim by her is spurious, unfounded and should be discarded and seen by all Nigerians as a figment of her imagination.
Nevertheless, we appreciate her desire to partner with us in our peace building initiatives and in the area of pilgrimage sponsorship to the Holy Land .
Signed:
Celestine Toruka
Head Media and Public Relations NCPC
26th February, 2021.
Bluecheek Pictures has released the official trailer to its upcoming movie, THE PASSPORT (Àwòrán Pélébé).
The Passport is the story of four friends, whose life handed a curved ball after successfully graduating from the university.
In the quest of finding a better life for themselves, they met with “fate“ and their story took a dramatic turn but at what cost?
The new flick is a production of Bluecheek Pictures was shot both in Nigeria and United Kingdom. It was produced and directed by Toyin Moore Films Production.
The Cast:
Biola Adebayo, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Dapo Opayinka, Adebimpe Oyebade, Omowunmi Ajiboye, Toyin Moore, Femi Obimodede, Peters Ijagbemi, Ebun Oloyede, Olaiya Igwe,
Taiwo Aminat Adelana, Tiya, Judith Madojemu Bare, Michael Oshin,
Tunde Komolafe, Owolabi Ajasa Olopa, Ijaduade Abolaji, Olayimika Adesipe,
Nike Hamzah, Afolashade Omodesire, Ishau Abidemi, Ifedayo Rufai
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Packaged and coordinated by Olakunle Olabode
DOP UK: Dwayne Josephs
DOP NG: Kehinde Opeifa
Continuity: Yemi Yusuf
Photographer UK: Chima Okafor
Producer: Toyin Moore
Executive Producer: Dapo Opayinka
Media Partner: Nollytrailers.com @nollytrailers @nollytrailerstv
Story by : Dapo Opayinka
Story Developed by : Toyin Moore
Screenplay by : Tunde Komolafe.
Packaged by : Olakunle Olabode
Production Manager – Femi Obimodede
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