Oral Ofori of TheAfricanDreamLLC at Blogger Week 2016 in the USA
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endless opportunities it provides. Africans all over are harnessing the power of social media for the ultimate good of society by putting in handwork and dedication.
J.A.M. Aiwuyor, Blogger Week Founder said of the event that: "The 3rd Annual Blogger Week was a huge success! We had many amazing speakers and attendees from all over the world including the U.S., Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Honduras, and Ghana."
Aiwuyor went on to reveal that: "this year we focused on social justice and digital storytelling. We wanted to make sure that bloggers from across the Pan African world were equipped with the tools to be successful in digital media. Thus, it was a great pleasure that Oral Ofori came to speak about Google as an all-inclusive digital media tool for African entrepreneurs."
On August 20, 2016, Oral Ofori, the Founder of TheAfricanDream LLC; a multi-platform information and communication consultancy on African affairs based in the Washington, DC area of the United States of America (USA) Mr. Ofori was invited by Black Bloggers Connect (blackbloggersconnect.com) to address their annual Blogger Week gathering.
During his address of the occasion (which is in its third year) held at the Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC. Oral Ofori spoke on ‘Google as an all-inclusive digital media tool for African entrepreneurs’.
Mr. Ofori delved into the story behind the formation of his business; TheAfricanDream LLC, how Google as a social media platform plays a major role in activities of young African entrepreneurs and how this is generally impacting lives positively.
The week-long event was from August 15-21 is a multicultural festival of bloggers, journalists, and social media mavens. Blogger Week culminated in a large gathering at the Trinity Washington University in Washington DC where Mr. Ofori became the first Ghanaian to ever addressed the occasion (which is in its third year) in the Diaspora on the use of digital media by Africans.
The Founder of TheAfricanDream LLC which is encouraged participants to understand social media deeper by learning more about its ever-evolving nature in order to discover the
Other USA based individuals that delivered addresses over the week were: Yvelette Stines, Kierra M. Wagstaff, Brittney Simpson, Kristina Denise Sabrina Kizzie, Rachel Decoste, Gerald Olivari, and Ni’cola Mitchell. The rest are April Reign, Andrea Imafidon, Jason Francis, Ricki Fairley, Rashida Heard, Candice Nicole, and Kendra Webb-Scott.
Over 200 bloggers participated in events for the first annual Blogger Week by Black Bloggers Connect. This third annual gathering featured workshops, panels, and networking events. Find out more about Black Bloggers Connect on twitter as @JoinBBC. Oral Ofori is also @oralofori on Twitter.
Below is the video of Oral Ofori addressing the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlaJXgz a6Fw Source: Rexford Nkansah via phone interview
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Chardel Technical and Logistics making inroads into Africa says Ghanaian CEO Charles Manu
Charles Manu heads Chardel Technical & Logistics Ltd., a provider of technical and project management solutions to the mining and petroleum industries in West Africa.
Charles doesn’t like to think of himself as too important of a guy - certainly not as the CEO and President of a fast-growing Washington DC company in the USA. But that’s exactly the case.
With his leadership, the Washington D.C. – based company has carved a strategic niche for itself by providing clients with fire protection engineering design, procurement, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) shipping services.
Partnering with a local firm, the company recently won a contract for the engineering design and installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system at a mining equipment workshop in the western region of Ghana.
The fire protection business holds great potential for Chardel Technical & Logistics, with the company seeking to capitalize in an area where few local companies possess the level of expertise that clients require. With the successful completion of the Ghana project, the company hopes for increased business in the country and region.
According to Mr. Manu, “Ghana is a key market for us as we work to increase our footprint in the region. It will be important for us to continue to form strategic partnerships with local companies to execute our long term goals.”
Running a successful business with interests in Africa, and in particular Ghana, can be described as a dream come true for Mr. Manu. He moved with his family from Ghana to the US at age ten but never lost touch with his roots. He foresees Chardel Technical and Logistics also being an avenue for him to give back.
Charles has established a Corporate Social Responsibility plan that will allow him to do give back more in the future – a future that looks very bright for him and his firm Chardel Technical and Logistics Ltd.
To learn more about Chardel Technical & Logistics Ltd and services they offer, visit their website at www.chardeltechnical.com or contact them at info@chardeltechnical.com
Company Profile: Chardel Technical and Logistics Ltd is a provider of integrated technical and project management services to the mining and petroleum industries in West Africa. The company works with local firms to deliver quality projects in fire protection, HAZMAT shipping, and general procurement to clients.
Source: Oral Ofori of TheAfricanDream.net