The Ooni made the announcement on Thursday, September
29, 2016 in his palace when he unveiled the singer to his subjects and
the entire public.
Also unveiled as co-ambassadors of the initiative were comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and entertainment entrepreneur, Cally Ikpe.
Speaking
at the event, the Ooni urged the new ambassadors to take his trust in
them seriously as he believes they have achieved so much that they can
make positive impacts in preaching a violence free world.
"I
want to stress that you should understand that this role you are given
should not be taken with a pinch of salt. You have all shown exemplary
acts in the Nigerian entertainment world and over the years, you all
have individually and collectively given your voice to ending violence
in our world.
"I
will urge you to strive harder to ensure you preach peace and unity
everywhere you go and be an ambassador of the initiative which I believe
we youths have to combat the act of terror and violence in the world," Ooni said.
Reacting
to the investiture, 2Face said he is glad and honoured to have been
noticed by the monarch saying he will do all his best to ensure he
preaches peace always.
"For me, the Ooni has
just exemplified the true essence of the type of monarch we need at this
point in Nigeria. His love for preaching and making peace has been the
mantra of his reign and I'm glad to be part of that mantra."
On
his part, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st said he is more happy to be honoured by
the respected monarch even though he had always been a peace ambassador.
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