An American NGO, The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has announced Nollywood actress, Ini Edo as her ambassador for women empowerment in Nigeria.
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Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Washington D.C, USA, 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.
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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.