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EV Motors to Award Electric Cars to Boxing Match Winners

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • EV Motors and Balmoral Group partnered to offer two new electric vehicles to winners of the "Chaos in the Ring" celebrity boxing matches.
  • The initiative aims to promote Nigerian sports, entertainment, and sustainable mobility.
  • Both companies expressed commitment to investing in local talent and creating opportunities within Nigeria.

EV Motors has announced a significant partnership with Balmoral Group, pledging two brand-new electric vehicles as prizes for the winners of the headline celebrity boxing matches at this year's "Chaos in the Ring" event. This collaboration is designed to boost Nigerian sports, entertainment, and the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions.

the collaboration as the beginning of a long-term relationship between two Nigerian brands committed to creating opportunities for young people.

โ€” Dr. Ned OkonkwoThe Chairman of EV Motors described the partnership's significance for youth empowerment in Nigeria.

The announcement was made at EV Motors' headquarters in Lagos during a press conference. Both organizations unveiled the electric vehicles and reiterated their dedication to fostering local talent and expanding opportunities within Nigeria's vibrant sports and entertainment sectors.

Dr. Ned Okonkwo, Chairman of EV Motors, highlighted the partnership as the start of a long-term relationship between two Nigerian brands focused on empowering young people. He emphasized the company's commitment to nurturing homegrown talent and creating opportunities within the country, rather than encouraging emigration.

the partnership reflects the companyโ€™s belief in nurturing homegrown talent and creating opportunities within the country rather than encouraging migration.

โ€” Dr. Ned OkonkwoEV Motors' Chairman explained the company's focus on developing local talent.

Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, Founder of "Chaos in the Ring" and Group Managing Director of Balmoral Group, stated that the partnership aligns perfectly with the platform's mission to revolutionize African boxing through innovation, entertainment, and global exposure. He noted that Nigeria possesses immense talent but has historically lacked adequate platforms for its athletes to shine.

Nigeria possessed abundant talent but had historically lacked platforms to showcase it.

โ€” Dr. Ezekiel AdamuThe Founder of Chaos in the Ring commented on the potential of Nigerian talent.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.