“Stop Stigmatizing Nigerians” – Nigerians in Ghana Honoured for Humanitarian Impact, Urge Unity and Positive Image Building
95 most impactful Nigerians awarded and inducted into hall of fame in 2025 in Ghana, been Honoured for Humanitarian Impact; Call for End to Stigmatization
Nigerians living in Ghana have been celebrated for their outstanding humanitarian contributions during the 2025 Heroes Nigerians in Ghana Awards ceremony. The event recognized individuals who have made remarkable social and professional impacts across various sectors in Ghana.
Speaking to the media, Comrade Barry Ndu Nwaihim, Convener of the 65 MING Initiative, explained that the purpose of the awards is to recognize and celebrate Nigerians in Ghana who are making positive differences in their communities.
Comrade Barry Ndu Nwaihim, Convener
“This initiative is about honoring Nigerians who are contributing to Ghana’s growth in diverse fields. We want to encourage them to stay focused, united, and avoid the negativity surrounding the Nigerian identity,” he said.
Comrade Nwaihim further stated that he looks forward to creating a platform that will bring all award winners together to form a strong force for positive change in Ghana and beyond.
Adding his voice, Barrister Tosin Ojaomo, who was honoured as the Excellent Law Practitioner in Ghana, expressed gratitude to the media and dedicated his award to journalists in Ghana and across Africa.
Barrister Tosin Ojaomo
Ojaomo urged Nigerians living in Ghana to continue projecting the image of Nigeria through integrity and professionalism. He emphasized that the negative perception of Nigerians should not define the majority who are law-abiding and hardworking.
“Not all Nigerians are bad. The public should stop stigmatizing Nigerians because bad news often spreads faster than good news,” he remarked.
He also commended the Nigerian National Assembly for introducing a policy that prevents Nigerians who commit crimes abroad from using Nigerian documents for ten years—an effort he believes will help restore the country’s reputation internationally.
Ojaomo appealed to Ghanaians not to generalize when discussing crime, pointing out that prisons across Ghana contain individuals from various nationalities, not just Nigerians.
He called for continued peace and cooperation between both nations, emphasizing that:
“Security is everyone’s responsibility. We must all be empowered to fight crime rather than depending solely on security agencies.”
The Heroes Nigerians in Ghana Awards stands as a testament to the resilience, innovation, and goodwill of Nigerians who continue to build bridges of unity and development in Ghana.
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