By Tony Oloniruha
“Every generation has had its fair share of successful young entrepreneurs.” – Anonymous
This above submission is no doubt pointed at Dr. Ralph Arokoyo, a young and very versatile adult who finds opportunities to start and operate a business even when the business environment isn’t friendly and economically unwise!
Against all odds, he created his own input and income in innovative ways. In a similar fashion like others who have made footprints indelible, the savvy and firebrand Ralph started early to pursue entrepreneurship as a means to leave a mark on the globe.
For daring to make a difference and be a trail-blazer where some of his competitors fizzle out, the famous Raphael Arokoyo Foundation (RAF) is what it is today to the glory of God Almighty!
Over the years, the positive impact on humanity and life – changing success through the RAF Foundation have clearly shown that failure and the fear of failure should not be the end of your entrepreneurship journey. Rather, allow failure to motivate you and use it as a catalyst to refine your strategy.
Through Ralph Arokoyo Foundation and in fulfillment of his Corporate Social Responsibility via its chains of business Conglomerate, he is the largest employer of labour in Okunland, Kogi State, Nigeria.
In recent times, his unhindered generosity has resulted in the donation of educational materials, school wear and shoes to pupils in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. He purchased 3 Pieces of MFP M130a Laser Jet Printer to three indigenous Secondary schools in Kabba-Bunu.
Not only that, Dr. Ralph had distributed thousands of writing pads to Students, Payment of school fees and scholarship Schemes for numerous Students in tertiary institutions among other communal Interface & Outreaches with basic infrastructures.
His silent but impactful uplifting of the downtrodden in the Society, etc. True to his nature, the Owe born Philanthropist is making each day special just by being himself around the indigent majority in Okun land.
He illuminates the darkest moments in the lives of people through acts of showing love, kindness and generosity is second to none. Without sounding immodest, Dr. Ralph is one of the personalities who has lived his life being charitable? It is a yes, yes, yes because he is a servant of the poor.
His employees would say the same, because he is that rare breed, happy and friendly dude who takes solace in guiding people through the right path. Dr. Ralph’s life is indeed a lesson to all because of his positive mind, actions and silent benevolence is worth emulating.
Positing that he is one of the most fun- seeking and loving person every young chap should cling to. His interest in the growth and development of youths make people wonder how to make time for his numerous business Interests and tight schedules.
Dr. Ralph is passionate about a lot of things, sometimes outsiders question why he has to do so much but then all these sum up who he really is. No better way to describe his rareness and intentionality.
The journey of silently feeding families and caring for the needy in this period of economic somersault could have been made possible without him pushing the goal of sustaining the poor in their lack.
It is good to say, Dr. Ralph has continued to make many to laugh, smile again, many survived, the hopeless become hopeful because he gave them reason to be.
Going memory lane! Memories of the poor women and school children who danced to the love they received from his Foundation, laughter on the faces of those who couldn’t comprehend the fact that someone remembered them, the tears that flowed from the eyes of those who never expected the love extended, the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God from the poor widow.
Having given his time, energy and resources with enthusiasm to serve humanity, he has turned to a priceless and precious gift to his generation. On this auspicious day of his birthday, may the Lord continue to reward him with greater success and enviable distinction in his future endeavours.
Oloniruha, a media personality write from Kabba, Kogi State