Plateau State governor, Solomon Lalong has appointed winner of the just concluded Big Brother Naija show, Efe Ejeba as the Entertainment and Creative Industry ambassador in the state.
The governor announced the appointment in a statement signed by Emmanuel Nanle, the state Director of Press and Public Affairs.
He added that Efe had lived all his life in the state.
The governor had before the grand finale of the reality TV show, mobilised support for Efe and encouraged residents to vote for him.
Efe was born and bred in Jos.
•Wangi Mba-Uzokwu,
Regional Director, M-net West Africa; Michael Efe Ejeba, winner of
BBNaija Season 2; Fela Ibidapo, Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Heritage
Bank; John Ugbe, General Manager, MultiChoice Nigeria and Eyo Bassey,
Chief Executive Officer, Payporte during the car presentation held at
Wheat Baker Hotel, Onitolo, Ikoyi Lagos, Tuesday.
In a statement signed on behalf of Governor Lalong, by Emmanuel Nanle,
the state Director of Press and Public Affairs, the governor noted that
the appointment of the Delta State-born Efe is a call to all citizens of
the state to ensure they place value on the common humanity of her
citizens in a multicultural and cosmopolitan setting.
Congratulating Michael Ejegba popularly known as ‘Efe’ on his emergence
as the winner of the show, the governor said the victory of Efe was a
further proof of the brotherhood, excellence, courage and determination
that characterizes the Plateau spirit.
It would be recalled that the governor had on Friday, April 7, 2017,
called on all Plateau citizens to stand in solidarity with Efe by voting
and mobilizing others to vote for the home grown actor, who was on the
verge of joining the team of successful Plateau citizens who have won
the TV Reality event in the past.
Veritable platform
Efe’s new appointment came on a day organizers of the show presented
him with the keys to his SUV and N25 million cheque, to welcome him and
Bisola Aiyeola, the first runner up of the show back home.
Speaking at the event, which held at Wheatbaker hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos,
Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said MultiChoice was
not only celebrating Efe but other people who worked tirelessly behind
the scenes to ensure that the show was a phenomenal success.
“The Big Brother Naijashow was a veritable platform used in educating
and enlightening the viewers about the many challenges, both social and
environmental, being faced by people across the country through the many
creative presentations made by housemates. In addition, it showed the
power of voters as the winner emerged based on their votes.
“We also want to use this opportunity to celebrate our sponsors who
believed in the project and put the seal of their brands on it,” Ugbe
said.
In his remark, Efe thanked MultiChoice Nigeria for giving him the
platform to show the world his person and for the opportunity. Efe said:
“The feeling has been so amazing right from the airport up till this
moment.
I want to thank MultiChoice for this opportunity and the sponsors,
Indomie, Minimie and Heritage Bank – for organizing and paying for my
wedding in the house – as well as PayPorte for all the beautiful clothes
and shoes.”
Regional Director, M-Net, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said, Big Brother Naija
reality show has indeed put Nigeria on the world map. According to
Mba-Uzoukwu, in the history of M-Net productions, particularly in the
last week before the show’s grand finale, they had never collated such a
large amount of votes. “Over 27 million votes were recorded before the
finale,” she enthused.
Efe emerged winner of the show after beating 11 other contenders to
clinch the star prize of N25 million and an SUV.
Chief Executive Officer, PayPorte, Eyo Bassey said: “PayPorte is proud
of the show which had sold Nigeria to the world and we are happy with
the sponsorship and relationship.
We have already engaged four of the ex-housemates and we will take it
further by supporting their business plans and even securing office
spaces where they can begin. We are grateful for the opportunity”.
Also in attendance was Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Heritage Bank,
Fela Ibidapo, who thanked MultiChoice for the privilege to support the
show and give it value. “Heritage Bank hoped to define the platform and
we are proud of our involvement as we took banking beyond financial
activities.” The bank promised to continue to grow capacity for the
ex-housemates.
The Big Brother Naija show was aimed at identifying, nurturing, and
promoting young talent to a wide range of viewers across the African
continent.
After a 10-year hiatus, the show was repackaged to give more Nigerian
youth the opportunity to showcase their talent to the world.
The year’s edition was hosted by former Big Brother Nigeria housemate,
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Other ex-housemates present at the conference
included Bassey, Bally, ThinTallTony, Jon, Soma, Gifty and CocoIce.
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•Wangi Mba-Uzokwu,
Regional Director, M-net West Africa; Michael Efe Ejeba, winner of
BBNaija Season 2; Fela Ibidapo, Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Heritage
Bank; John Ugbe, General Manager, MultiChoice Nigeria and Eyo Bassey,
Chief Executive Officer, Payporte during the car presentation held at
Wheat Baker Hotel, Onitolo, Ikoyi Lagos, Tuesday.
In a statement signed on behalf of Governor Lalong, by Emmanuel Nanle,
the state Director of Press and Public Affairs, the governor noted that
the appointment of the Delta State-born Efe is a call to all citizens of
the state to ensure they place value on the common humanity of her
citizens in a multicultural and cosmopolitan setting.
Congratulating Michael Ejegba popularly known as ‘Efe’ on his emergence
as the winner of the show, the governor said the victory of Efe was a
further proof of the brotherhood, excellence, courage and determination
that characterizes the Plateau spirit.
It would be recalled that the governor had on Friday, April 7, 2017,
called on all Plateau citizens to stand in solidarity with Efe by voting
and mobilizing others to vote for the home grown actor, who was on the
verge of joining the team of successful Plateau citizens who have won
the TV Reality event in the past.
Veritable platform
Efe’s new appointment came on a day organizers of the show presented
him with the keys to his SUV and N25 million cheque, to welcome him and
Bisola Aiyeola, the first runner up of the show back home.
Speaking at the event, which held at Wheatbaker hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos,
Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said MultiChoice was
not only celebrating Efe but other people who worked tirelessly behind
the scenes to ensure that the show was a phenomenal success.
“The Big Brother Naijashow was a veritable platform used in educating
and enlightening the viewers about the many challenges, both social and
environmental, being faced by people across the country through the many
creative presentations made by housemates. In addition, it showed the
power of voters as the winner emerged based on their votes.
“We also want to use this opportunity to celebrate our sponsors who
believed in the project and put the seal of their brands on it,” Ugbe
said.
In his remark, Efe thanked MultiChoice Nigeria for giving him the
platform to show the world his person and for the opportunity. Efe said:
“The feeling has been so amazing right from the airport up till this
moment.
I want to thank MultiChoice for this opportunity and the sponsors,
Indomie, Minimie and Heritage Bank – for organizing and paying for my
wedding in the house – as well as PayPorte for all the beautiful clothes
and shoes.”
Regional Director, M-Net, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said, Big Brother Naija
reality show has indeed put Nigeria on the world map. According to
Mba-Uzoukwu, in the history of M-Net productions, particularly in the
last week before the show’s grand finale, they had never collated such a
large amount of votes. “Over 27 million votes were recorded before the
finale,” she enthused.
Efe emerged winner of the show after beating 11 other contenders to
clinch the star prize of N25 million and an SUV.
Chief Executive Officer, PayPorte, Eyo Bassey said: “PayPorte is proud
of the show which had sold Nigeria to the world and we are happy with
the sponsorship and relationship.
We have already engaged four of the ex-housemates and we will take it
further by supporting their business plans and even securing office
spaces where they can begin. We are grateful for the opportunity”.
Also in attendance was Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Heritage Bank,
Fela Ibidapo, who thanked MultiChoice for the privilege to support the
show and give it value. “Heritage Bank hoped to define the platform and
we are proud of our involvement as we took banking beyond financial
activities.” The bank promised to continue to grow capacity for the
ex-housemates.
The Big Brother Naija show was aimed at identifying, nurturing, and
promoting young talent to a wide range of viewers across the African
continent.
After a 10-year hiatus, the show was repackaged to give more Nigerian
youth the opportunity to showcase their talent to the world.
The year’s edition was hosted by former Big Brother Nigeria housemate,
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Other ex-housemates present at the conference
included Bassey, Bally, ThinTallTony, Jon, Soma, Gifty and CocoIce.
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WINNER of the just
concluded Big Brother Naija, Efe Ejegba, has been appointed the
Ambassador for Entertainment and Creative Industry by Governor Simon
Lalong of Plateau State.
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WINNER of the just
concluded Big Brother Naija, Efe Ejegba, has been appointed the
Ambassador for Entertainment and Creative Industry by Governor Simon
Lalong of Plateau State.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/plateau-names-efe-bbnaija-winner-ambassador-entertainment/
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WINNER of the just
concluded Big Brother Naija, Efe Ejegba, has been appointed the
Ambassador for Entertainment and Creative Industry by Governor Simon
Lalong of Plateau State.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/plateau-names-efe-bbnaija-winner-ambassador-entertainment/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/plateau-names-efe-bbnaija-winner-ambassador-entertainment/