As Nigeria celebrates Nigerian Children’s Day,
UNICEF Nigeria has revealed the appointment of internationally acclaimed,
award-winning Nigerian musician, producer and songwriter, Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo,
as its National Ambassador.
The appointment makes this celebrated artist UNICEF
Nigeria’s first National Ambassador in 15 years.
According to a statement issued by the
Communications Manager of UNICEF Nigeria, Nidhi Joshi, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, “It’s a huge honour to become a UNICEF Nigeria Ambassador,” Cobhams
said.
He added: “I am passionate about children’s rights,
and I am passionate about Nigeria as well as securing it’s future. The only way
we can truly do that is through ensuring that every child can fulfill their
potential.
“I am thrilled to join the very impressive list of
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors around the world, who are supporting the protection
and promotion of children’s rights globally, and I am looking forward to making
my contribution to the improvement of the lives of Nigerian children and young
people.”
Cobhams, a trained lawyer, is a well-known singer
and musician who shot to fame when he produced the debut album of Nigerian soul
sensation, Asa, including the hit singles, ‘Fire on the Mountain’ and ‘Jailer’.
As UNICEF a National Ambassador, he will help raise
awareness of children’s rights concerns and solutions, including issues such as
birth registration, immunisation, education, and protection from violence.
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