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Pa Salami Bags Posthumous Humanitarian Award in Sierra Leone
Ibrahim Lawal
The enduring impact of late Pa Salami Aremu Jimoh has received fresh recognition in Sierra Leone, with the Nigerian-born businessman honoured posthumously for his humanitarian contributions and the positive influence he had on communities during his lifetime.
Born in 1934 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Pa Salami travelled to Sierra Leone in search of opportunities and later established himself as a successful player in the country’s artisanal diamond business.
He spent several years in Hangha and Tongo in the Eastern Province, where he forged lasting relationships with miners, traders, families and other members of the communities.
While his business success earned him considerable respect, those who knew him closely said his greatest legacy was his commitment to helping others.
Pa Salami was remembered as a trusted businessman, father figure, adviser and mentor who supported people facing financial difficulties and encouraged young people seeking to establish businesses and improve their livelihoods.
His reputation for honesty, fairness, humility and compassion made him a respected figure in the communities where he lived and worked.
The posthumous humanitarian award has now provided an opportunity for his family, friends and members of the communities to celebrate a life defined by service and generosity.
As part of efforts to preserve his memory, his children recently organised a three-day Qur’anic reading in his honour. The programme brought together family members, friends, Islamic scholars, neighbours and other well-wishers.
During the gathering, Qur’anic verses were recited and prayers offered for the repose of his soul. Participants prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) would forgive his shortcomings, illuminate and expand his grave and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
Food was also prepared and distributed among participants, reflecting the generosity associated with his memory.
For his family, the award represents more than recognition of his achievements in business. It is a reminder of the values he embodied, including honesty, humility, compassion, generosity and service to humanity.
More than a decade after his death, Pa Salami’s name remains remembered in Hangha, Tongo and beyond through the people he helped and the relationships he built.
His story demonstrates that while business achievements and material possessions may fade with time, acts of kindness and service can leave a lasting impression.
The humanitarian honour has therefore reinforced the legacy of a Nigerian whose life in Sierra Leone was marked not only by enterprise, but also by compassion and a genuine commitment to the welfare of others.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, expand and illuminate his grave and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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