The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE” or “The Exchange”) is
pleased to announce the appointment of internationally renowned award-winning
artist, Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as Tuface or 2Baba as its Good
Cause Ambassador. This was disclosed at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday,
August 6, 2019, at the Stock Exchange in Lagos.
Further to this appointment as NSE Good Cause Ambassador,
Tuface will lend his voice to raising awareness and mobilizing support for the
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives of The Nigerian
Stock Exchange geared toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) in Nigeria.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Oscar N. Onyema OON,
Chief Executive Officer, NSE, stated that, ‘We are pleased to welcome Tuface
Idibia as the first NSE Good Cause Ambassador. His focus on promoting social
causes such as raising awareness on peace, the fight against fake drugs, and
various other ills that plague the Nigerian society through his music aligns
with our commitment to creating sustainable value for our diverse stakeholders
as well as increasing impact in line with the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). We run an inclusive Corporate Sustainability strategy that promotes a
market-based approach to environmental, social and governance imperatives
amongst all stakeholders. The
appointment of Tuface is aimed at inspiring accelerated progress towards the
advancement of the SDGs”.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Idibia said “I am honoured to
join the NSE family as a Good Cause Ambassador. I have always used my music to
inspire change in the world and this has been the focus of the campaigns I have
supported over the years. I’m indeed delighted to be given the opportunity to
serve in this capacity. I will like to assure all that I will be dedicated to
the good cause of promoting sustainable development as championed by the
Exchange”.
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