The Guardian (Nigeria)

Firm Endorses Okocha As Bajaj Auto Brand Ambassador

- By Benjamin Alade

FORMER Eagles midfielder, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, during the week, was endorsed as brand ambassador of Bajaj Auto by the manufactur­er of commercial vehicle range consisting of three- wheeler and four- wheeler products.

The firm, which expressed confidence in the deal with the former Super Eagles captain, stated that Okocha was a great fit for the modern products it has lineup, especially the yet to be launched “Superkeke”.

Okocha, who expressed his delight on the endorsemen­t, said: “I am elated to be associated with the world’s number one threewheel­er, Bajaj Auto. They have a great legacy here in Nigeria. I am proud to endorse a brand whose products have been giving employment and fulfilling transporta­tion needs for us Nigerians. I have personally seen how their ‘ kekes’ have been moving Nigeria forward over the years.”

Speaking on the occasion, an elated Vice- President, West Africa, Bajaj Auto, Shaleen Nayak, said the firm couldn’t think of a bigger name than the former internatio­nal.

“We are delighted to partner with a legend like Jay Jay Okocha in Nigeria, which is also our biggest internatio­nal market. Who is better than Jay Jay Okocha to take the values of our three- wheeler and four- wheeler offering forward?

“Our endeavour has always been to bring superior products to the Nigerian people. We will be launching the most superior ‘ keke’ Nigeria has seen, shortly. This ‘ superkeke’ as we fondly call it, will have the most differenti­ated features ever seen in the segment.”

In his remarks, the Managing Director, SAKL, Manish Rohtagi, said the ‘ superkeke’ is a truly innovative and powerful product for the Nigerian roads.

“Through these fulfillmen­t partnershi­p we envisage providing employment opportunit­y to five million Nigerians directly and indirectly over the next five years. Bajaj has always been a trusted and admired brand in Nigeria, so is the case with Stallion, the synergy is going to take market by storm”.

Meanwhile, the new ‘ superkeke has been fixed for launch on November 4, 2020.

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