It was a day of pomp and peagentry at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja as the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China honoured a galaxy of Nigerian stars at a unique ceremony marking the 70th Anniversary of the creation of the Republic.
It was a day where a few Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in cementing the ties between Nigeria and China in different fields were conferred with one of the highest Honours reserved for deserving foreigners.
One of the recipients is a man who has taken the Nigerian and Chinese business environments by storm in the past 21 years , Mr Moses Chiahemba Ayom.
Moses Ayom’s success story represents the resilience and dexterity of the Nigerian spirit. His, is an example of the never give up character and passionate commitment to excellence of the typical Nigerian . He is the chief Executive officer of many flourishing Nigerian businesses cutting across manufacturing, tourism, mining, construction, Education and the Cultural Creativity industry.
His league of companies include Cherrywood Nig Ltd, Granite &Marble Nigeria Ltd, Edgewaters Hotels, Bay Dorchester Hotel, Heritage Africa Village Square among others.
Mr Ayom’s business ventures have taken him to many countries of the world . However, his first visit to China in 1999 opened a new vista of prosperity for his numerous businesses . China seemed to have become his proverbial last bus stop because he was enamored by the people’s indefatigable spirit and their quest for excellence. His frequent visits provided him the opportunity to meet and develop rewarding friendships with some of the most influential business personalities in China.
It didn’t therefore come as a surprise to have seen Mr Ayom become one of the major players in the sprawling new business city of Shenzhen where he owns a number of Real Estate.
In 2016, Moses Ayom was a member of the Presidential Trade delegation to China where President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and President Xi Xinping of China witnessed as he signed a mining agreement with the world’s Largest manufacturer of Mining equipment SBM Ltd to develop Africa’s Largest Granite and Marble site located in Ogun State.
Mr Ayom’s award is in recognition of his role in the area of economic, educational and cultural cooperation between Nigeria and China. The Ambassador of China must have noticed that Ayom has networked a rewarding partnership between some Nigerian Universities and some leading universities in China. His Heritage Africa Village Square located at No 2 Celina Ayom Crescent is a Cultural hotbed where Chinese and Nigerian cultures cohabit, showcasing the best in visual and performing Arts.
His rise from humble backgrounds to his current heights in business and his recognition by one of the most powerful countries on earth is an inspiration to upcoming entrepreneurs who must learn from him the virtues of hardwork, honesty and perseverance .
Moses Ayom believes that the only obstacles to success are the ones you erect for yourself. For him, there are no limits for someone who is determined to succeed when one make’s God the focus of his activities.
Moses Ayom who was elegantly dressed in the Chinese national dress dedicated the award to President Muhammadu Buhari who he says has created the enabling environment for genuine businesses to thrive saying “ only those who fed as parasites on the Nigerian economy before are complaining. Those of us who set out to add value have every reason to thank the President”.
Mr Ayom wishes to place the huge experiences he has gathered in the course of his interactions over the years to the benefit of upcoming Nigerians especially in his native Benue State . According to him, his greatest goal is to nurture and mentor entrepreneurs in his state in order to realize and harness the huge potentials in that state.
