D'banj is NEXIM Bank's Brand Ambassador

The bank's projects, according to Bello, are geared toward strengthening women and young people

As the rape charge against Koko Master dies down, the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank on Tuesday unveiled  Nigerian pop star, D’banj as its brand ambassador.

This was posted on the bank's official Instagram handle @neximbank, and D'banj also posted it on his own page..

According to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEXIM, Dr. Abubakar Bello,  the unveiling of D’banj as the bank’s ambassador is to promote its new product.

“This is to further create awareness and sensitization on the bank’s newly launched products; the Women and Youth Export Facility (WAYEF) and  Small and Medium Enterprise Export Facility (SMEEF) ‘NEXIM bank secured partnership with D’banj as part of repositioning efforts,” he said.

The bank's projects, according to Bello, are geared toward strengthening women and young people in the entrepreneurial sector.

The agreement with D'banj came after several weeks of contemplation and advising consultations with the 'Koko Master' in repositioning the bank's ideals and visions in society.

D'banj, who also announced his relationship with the bank on social media, called it a welcomed partnership.

For most of last year, the singer artist faced rape allegations from a Lagos-based woman, Seyitan Babatayo.