Popular Kannywood and Nollywood star, Ali Nuhu has taken an ambassadorial portfolio for the northern part of Nigeria with leading oral care company, Colgate-Palmolive in what the company described as part of efforts to deepen awareness of good oral care among Nigerians.
The unveiling ceremony took place in the commercial city of Kano during the ‘Yanga with Your Smile” market activation held at the ever-busy Bata market, Kano State with the activation exercise consisting of a series of activities that saw residents troop out in their numbers to do dental checks.
Speaking at the event, the Regional Sales Manager, Colgate North, Abdul Musa explained that the choice of Nuhu was informed by his wide acceptability and recognition in the North, considering his role and influence in the Nigerian movie industry.
Musa noted that he remains the best fit to communicate and promote the importance of good oral care and the benefits of using Colgate products in a way that resonates with the local audience.
“We are quite excited to have Ali Nuhu as the face of the brand particularly for the northern part of Nigeria. This is someone who resonates easily with the local audience. We know how much he is respected and revered here and will be glad to leverage his influence to promote oral hygiene. As a brand, we remain committed to helping Nigerians get back their confidence and smile,” he said.
Responding, Ali Nuhu said he is proud and excited to join hands with Colgate as their brand ambassador. “I am committed to using my role and influence to encourage the use of Colgate among consumers owing to its far-reaching effect of addressing cavity issues and improving oral health in general. I hope to take this message to every nook and cranny of the North.
