Nigerian Musician, Yemi Alade Becomes UNDP Ambassador

 

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade is the newest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador.

 

In a blog post on Wednesday, Achim Steiner, UNDP’s administrator, said Alade will champion issues about the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 among women in developing countries.

 

Steiner added that the singer will promote the campaign for COVID-19 green recovery as the world grapples with the health impact of the novel disease.

 

“We can’t wait to hit the ground running with you, Yemi. We look forward to hearing and sharing the issues that you are passionate about — including women’s empowerment and tackling inequality,” he said.

 

 

Reacting to the development, the ‘Mama Africa’ crooner said the opportunity would help her draw attention of the public to issues affecting vulnerable women in developing nations like Nigeria.

 

“Women are among the 4 billion people who are trying to survive COVID-19 without any form of social protection,” she said.