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Patoranking celebrated as he becomes UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa
Nigerian artist Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known as Patoranking, has taken to social media to celebrate his new role as UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.
On his Instagram page, the singer mentioned that his new role involves advocating for youth, innovation, enterprise, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He highlighted the opportunity to contribute his voice to important initiatives and work with young Africans to develop solutions that will drive positive change and progress across the continent.
His words: “I step into the role of UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa to champion youth, innovation, enterprise, and the SDGs. I get to lend my voice to important initiatives such as @timbuktooAfrica and a privileged opportunity to collaborate with young Africans to find solutions that will bring positive change and progress for our continent. Thanks to everyone, my team and @UNDPAfrica team, @ahunnaeziakonwa ❤️”
His fans, friends, and colleagues celebrated him in the comments section for his new achievement.
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In other news, Patoranking announced an exciting birthday gift to the public: a newly launched tech scholarship in partnership with ALX Africa.
In a post on his social media account on May 30, 2024, Patoranking unveiled the $500,000 initiative, managed through the Patoranking Foundation and ALX Africa, which is open to 40 participants.
This scholarship offers ALX learners the chance to acquire essential tech skills and apply them in a work setting.
Successful candidates in the program will receive a scholarship from the Patoranking Foundation, covering all administrative fees associated with their ALX tech training program. Upon completing the program, these candidates will also have the opportunity for a paid internship with one of the world’s top tech companies.