Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has appointed Efe Ejeba, winner of the just-concluded Big Brother Nigeria “See Gobee” (BBNaija) as the ambassador of Entertainment and Creative Industry in the state.
The governor announced the appointment in a statement signed by Emmanuel Nanle, the state Director of Press and Public Affairs.
He said Efe’s victory was a further proof of brotherhood, excellence, courage and determination that characterised the `Plateau spirit’.
Lalong noted that though Efe was from Delta State, Plateau was proud to lay claim to his entire life’s orientation.
He assured the people of the state and Delta that the success of Efe would provide additional platform for consolidation of the relationship between the two states.
The governor had before the grand finale of the reality TV show, mobilised support for Efe and encouraged residents to vote for him.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Efe, a Delta State indigene, was born and bred in Jos.
He attended Federal Government College, Jos and a graduate of Economics from the University Of Jos.
The talented up coming rap artist however, left Jos for Lagos to pursue his music career.
He launched an Extended Play (EP) album called `Lagos’ shortly before his participation in the BBNaija show.
Efe emerged the overall winner clinching the N25 million prize and an SUV car. (NAN)
