The National Vice President of Ogun Indigene Forum-Ghana Chapter (OIF-GC), Alhaji Hakeem Salam Faisal Ojuroye has received the Ayekoo Heroes Awards in recognition of his outstanding leadership, entrepreneurial excellence and dedicated service to his community.
Ogun Indigene Forum is a coalition of professionals, elites, artisans, youths and students of the indigenous people of Ogun State, the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the Diaspora.
The OIF-GC aims to unite all indigenes of the State and foster peace and unity between Ghana and Nigeria, via the area of investment and promotion of cultural diversity.
Last Saturday, the Divine Key Believers Network International affiliated to Prince Hampel World Outreach (UK) and Divine Word International Ministries (USA) organised the Annual Awards Ceremony at the Conference Hall of Cyprian’s Anglican Cathedral, Kumasi, to recognise and celebrate excellence, divine service, as well as honor individuals for their “outstanding impact” in their various communities.
Alhaji Faisal Ojuroye, who also doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of F. Salam Trading Enterprise, dealers in General Hardware, located around Roman Hill Mosque, Kumasi, was as well honoured for his “exemplified professionalism, innovation and strategic foresight” in creating employment opportunities, empowering entrepreneurs and thus contributing meaningfully to economic growth, setting high standard for businesses excellence and integrity.
Other awardees at the ceremony included; Nana Kofi Nti, Otumfuo’s Principal Linguist (Kyeame Panin); Nana Sem Amppiah Ogyeabo, Fante Newtown Nifahene and former Ghana Black Stars and Asante Kotoko Player; Alhaji Mustapha Dauda.
Others include Chairman, Yoruba Community in Ashanti Region and Life Patron of Ogun State Society in Ghana; Nana Bila Kantanka, Akoma FM and Asonaba Kwabena Boateng, OTEC FM; amongst others.
Speaking with The Chronicle, Alhaji Hakeem Salam Faisal Ojuroye thanked the organisers of the award scheme for the recognition of his endeavours.
He advised Nigerians, domiciled in Ghana and those who are yet to migrate to Ghana to invest, to follow the right ways to enter Ghana, setup their business as well as join Nigerian affiliations, noting that business takes time to reap, hence should not be rushing to be successful, at the expense of finding themselves waiting.
He also advised Nigeria migrants not to take advantage of the Ghanaian hospitality as a sign of weakness.
From Oswald P. Freiku, Kumasi
