The Country Rep of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed has hailed the appointment of Zephia Ovia-Ikem as UNICEF NextGen Champion.
UNICEF in a statement issued on Wednesday by Blessing Ejiofor, its Communication Officer, said the new appointee joined a global network of investors, philanthropists, and private sector leaders committed to advancing children’s rights and accelerating progress for children and young people in Nigeria.
It said Zephia, a Tech and Social Entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment, has supported UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) initiative since its inception.
“As NextGen Champion, Zephia will rally business leaders around children and young people’s rights and needs and utilize her networks and platforms to create awareness and mobilize resources to help accelerate progress for UNICEF’s work across Nigeria.”
“Children and youths in Nigeria represent our greatest asset and brightest future,” said Zephia Ovia-Ikem. “I am passionate to work alongside UNICEF to mobilize resources, networks and commitment needed to ensure that every child and youth in Nigeria can thrive and have access to sustainable pathways for better economic opportunities.”
