Telecommunications giant, Globacom has unveiled Nigerian international soccer star, Emmanuel Emenike, as its new brand ambassador. The new ambassador is the latest to join a host of music, movie, comedy and sports icons in Nigeria.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the Mike Adenuga Towers, Lagos on Fri Jan. 03, Globacom’s National Sales Coordinator, Mr Segun Adeyemo described Emenike as an embodiment of the resilient Nigerian spirit which always triumphed against all odds, adding that Globacom as a super brand always identifies with super stars.
“ Globacom has always been in the forefront of sports development in Nigeria and Africa, committing over N9 billion to the holistic development of the sector. We have stood by the nation’s football because we believe that this is the most patriotic thing to do as a proudly Nigerian telecoms brand,” Mr Adeyemo said.
He added that Emenike’s trajectory was a vivid reminder to all youths across the continent that there was no short cut to success with his untiring efforts to score goals for Nigeria.
Responding, Emmanuel Emenike expressed gratitude to Globacom for signing him as a brand ambassador and promised to continue to work hard with his team mates to make sure Nigeria excelled at the World Cup.
Also commenting, the President General , Nigeria Supporters’ Club Worldwide, Dr Rafiu Oladipo described the signing of Emenike as a Glo brand ambassador as a dream come true and prayed that he would be in good health to bang in goals for the Super Eagles at the World Cup.
“Emenike would score goals for Nigeria like Rashidi Yekini did. Super Eagles will play at least up to the semi finals,”
Oladipo prophecies, adding “I thank Glo for supporting everything good. Emenike, watch it! By the grace of God, Glo will increase your value if you excel at the World Cup”, Dr. Ladipo enthused.
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