Speculation that actress Iyabo Ojo was made Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ambassador has been dismissed by FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku.
The wide conjecture that the thespian was made FAAN brand ambassador with perks to the deal followed a video of hers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos where she showcased the upgrades at the airport and lauded the authorities for a job well done.
Reacting to the public supposition the clip ensued, FAAN MD denied the claim in an X post with which she set the record straight.
“Iyabo Ojo was not ‘awarded a gig’ by FAAN, nor is she an Ambassador.
“She was only asked to raise awareness on transformational initiatives under this same Tinubu administration at the airport while shooting a movie scene. There was no financial incentive,” Kuku stated on her verified X account.
The actress herself on Instagram in response to the widespread belief the clip generated clarified the matter.
“FAAN approached me: You’ve seen the changes, please help us spread the word. So I did. For free. No fee. No contract. Just love for Nigeria,” she said.
Before she added, “I’m Nigerian. And I’m a voice. When I see progress, airports upgraded, roads rebuilt, systems improved etc, I shout it from the rooftops, if need be, not because I’m paid, not because I’m political, but because I feel it and I want good for my country. I will continue to use my craft, my voice, to promote Nigeria, and I’m unapologetic about it.
“As an influential person, a frequent traveler, a good citizen, and a child of this land… I got approved to film at the airport.”
