Omojuwa becomes first African member of Halifax board

Political analyst and digital strategist Japheth Omojuwa has joined the non-profit think-tank, Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) as a member of its board of directors.

Omojuwa, who announced the appointment, on his twitter page, expressed his delight to sit on the board of the organization.

“I am delighted to announce that I accepted the invitation by the Halifax International Security Forum to join its board,” said Omojuwa.

“This gives me an opportunity to work with such exemplary leaders and changemakers who are devoted to strengthening strategic cooperation among democratic nations” He enthused.

Omojuwa is the Founder and chief strategist at Alpha Reach, a Nigerian digital media company.

With his HFX board appointment, Omojuwa becomes the first African to join the list of global leaders who make up members of the board. 

Halifax, formally known as the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is the capital and largest municipality of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

Halifax is a major economic centre in Atlantic Canada, with a large concentration of government services and private sector companies. Major employers and economic generators include the Department of National Defence, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Saint Mary’s University, the Halifax Shipyard, various levels of government, and the Port of Halifax.