The Owa Ajero of Ijero Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, where he commended the mission for its steadfast commitment to protecting the lives and interests of Nigerians in Ghana.
During the visit, Oba Adewole praised Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ifedayo Adeoye, for his tireless efforts in ensuring the welfare and security of Nigerian citizens.
In his remarks, Ambassador Adeoye described the visiting monarch as a true custodian of Yoruba culture and traditions.
He lauded the Ajero for his leadership style, which he noted reflects humility, inclusiveness, and a democratic spirit.The Acting High Commissioner also highlighted the strides of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians in Ghana, noting that the administration has been proactive in engaging with Ghanaian authorities to ease difficulties faced by the Nigerian community.
He specifically expressed gratitude to Ghana’s President for improving conditions for Nigerians, particularly in the areas of resident permit approvals and the reduction of the mandatory startup capital requirement for foreign businesses from $1 million to $300,000, a policy awaiting full implementation.
Ambassador Adeoye further raised concerns over the growing menace of illegal migration and human trafficking involving Nigerian youths, disclosing that the High Commission had successfully repatriated more than 800 stranded Nigerians who fell victim to job scams. These victims, lured to Ghana with false promises of employment, were rescued through coordinated interventions by the Commission and relevant stakeholders.
On community relations, he informed the Ajero that the Commission had played a pivotal role in easing tensions surrounding the controversial Eze Ndigbo title issue in Ghana, while reiterating assurances from the Ghanaian government that law-abiding Nigerians would not face deportation, even as erring individuals would be sanctioned in line with the law.
The Ajero’s visit was further enriched by the presence of notable members of the Nigerian community in Ghana, including MetroNews publisher Otunba Femi Davies, Rev. Alabi, Mrs. Ajetunmobi, Evangelist Akinbami Samuel, journalist Wale Onifade, and gospel musician Michael Adjovi, among others.
The historic engagement was facilitated by renowned radio broadcaster Omobola Precious Akangbe, popularly known as Mo’Precious Omo Naija.
The Acting High Commissioner reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to fostering peace, security, and development through innovative partnerships, stressing that the Nigerian community in Ghana remains a vital link in strengthening bilateral ties between both countries.
