Gov Diri appoints Aproko of The Next Naija Comedy Star Special Assistant on Entertainment

Governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri has appointed a Nigerian comedian; Gift Loveday known as Aproko as his Special Assistant on Entertainment.

Aproko was appointed few days after he won The Next Naija Comedy Star, a show organized by Ayodeji Richard Makun famously known as AY.

Aproko, judged by Ali Baba, I go dye, MC Acapella, and MC Shakara, won the grand prize of 5 million naira and a car.

He, however, announced his appointment via his Instagram page and thanked everyone who contributed to his success.

He wrote: “First I’d like to thank God, my fans, my family and friends for standing by me all through the NEXT NAIJA COMEDY STAR CONTEST, thanks to bross @aycomedian for giving me the chance to prove myself to my country, thanks to my father @alibabagcfr for being everything to me.

And also I want to specially thank GOV H.E DOUYE DIRI the executive governor of Bayelsa state, for finding me trustworthy to be appointed special assistant to the governor on entertainment (SA).

I promise not to sleep on this sir. God bless you all for the love, I can’t thank you enough.

Lastly, I’d like to be addressed as HONOURABLE APROKO from now on

Gift Loveday who is from Bayelsa State, was born on the 15th of November 1992 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

The Next Naija Comedy Star according to the organizers was designed as a platform for upcoming comedians in the comedy industry to showcase their talents to the world and as well, to reward the winners with cash prizes.

It is hoped that the contestants will as well get endorsements from organizations and companies that may want to hire their services.