Auto Firm Gives Endorsement Deal to BBNaija’s Mercy Eke

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By Dipo Olowookere

An automobile company, Unique Motors, has given an endorsement deal to former contestant of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Mercy Eke.

With this contract, Mercy Eke, who is fondly called Mercy Lambo, will be the face of Unique Motors, one of the leaders in the car business in Nigeria.

The former BBNaija has been enjoying massive media attention lately from across Africa and pundits have noted that Unique Motors stand to gain a lot from the exposure it will get from Mercy Lambo’s endorsement of the company to her huge fan base.

It was gathered that the Imo State-born star, who has similar ambassadorial deals with Mario and Julie Baby Diapers, was given a Mercedes Benz GLC 300 by Unique Motors for agreeing to work with the firm.

Unique Motors, which is gradually becoming the face of luxury car sales in Nigeria, is owned by a young businessman, Mr Adesina Adebiyi.

The company has offices in Lekki, Omole Estate, Festac, and Abule Agba, all in Lagos State.

Unique Motors is also in the business of helping its clients with various maintenance, upgrade and reselling of these cars when needed.

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