The National Centre for Disease and Control, NCDC has debunked reports that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is one of its ambassadors.

Funke Akindele appeared in an advert on NCDC website where she was educating Nigerians on preventive measures against coronavirus.

Reports had that the ‘Jenifa’ crooner was an ambassador to the agency.

However, her recent action where she organized a house party and violated the lockdown order by the state and federal government raised concerns about her tainting the image of the agency.

But, NCDC in a post on its Twitter page said the agency has not engaged any brand ambassador as part of its response to Covid-19.

The tweet read: “As an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, NCDC has not engaged brand ambassadors as part of our response to Covid-19.

“We continue to emphasise that all Nigerians maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of #COVID19.Stay home and stay safe.”

Also, Dettol in a statement on its Twitter page stressed that the advert with Funke Akindele is a collaboration to help NCDC educate communities about the spread of Coronavirus.

The tweet read: “The NCDC partnered with Dettol on a public service message to educate our communities about preventive measures against COVID-19. Funke is not a brand ambassador of the NCDC.

“As a responsible organization and brand Dettol does not condone any breach of the guidelines on Covid-19. As an organization we are concerned at the turn of events.

“We will continue to support NCDC and the Nigerian govt to fight COVID-19.”

Meanwhile, Police in a statement signed by DSP Bala Elkana, Police Public Relations Officer and forwarded to DAILY POST on Sunday, arrested Funke Akindele for violating restriction orders in Lagos State.

This was few hours after the actress apologized for her actions on her Instagram page.

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The National Centre for Disease and Control, NCDC has debunked reports that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is one of its ambassadors.

DAILY POST had reported that Nigerians on social media have called on the Lagos State government to, with immediate effect, arrest Akindele and her husband.

The couple defied both the state and the federal governments’ orders on Saturday, when they hosted an in-house party in celebration of JJC Skillz’s birthday.

The party was crowded with popular faces such as Naira Marley and Eniola Badmus.

The Lagos State Government had banned any gathering of more than twenty people, and President Muhammadu Buhari, a week ago shut down Abuja, Lagos, and the Ogun States completely over the increasing cases of Coronavirus.

However, the orders could not stop Funke and her husband from gathering a crowd at their home in Lagos for the birthday party.

Reacting to the development, Funke took to her official Instagram page on Sunday to apologize for her husband’s actions.

“Dear Friends, I really have to do this!! I hear you all, and I acknowledge all your honest feedbacks,” she posted alongside a video.

“I also thank you for your concerns—well wishes, and calls. I am sorry and hope this video offers some explanation. Please stay safe. And God bless. @lagosstategovt.”

See the video below.

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#COVID19lockdown: Funke Akindele Bello explains why husband held birthday party for her husband, #JJCSkillz with Naira Marley, others involved #FunkeAkindele #jjcskillz #Nollywood #Coronavirus #entertainmentindustry #nigeriancelebrities #ncdc #nigeriangovernment #coronavirusnigeria

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