Ivory Coast forward Gervinho has been made Ambassador of Child Protection by the nation’s Ministry of Women Family and Children.
At the ceremony held on Thursday, the Parma attacker was praised by Ramata Ly Bakayoko, the Minister of Women, Family and Children, for his self-sacrificing nature and willingness to support children’s rights.
“The one who has stood out most in actions in favour of children is Gervinho. This is why the Ivorian government, through the Ministry, has decided to award him the title of Child Protection Champion,” Bakayoko said at the occasion.