Alhaji Salamu Amadu

Alhaji Salamu Amadu (born 3 May 1987) is a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder, CEO, and board chairman of Afro Arab Group, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including import and export, real estate, travel and tourism, microfinance, and sports.

Early life
Amadu is ethnically Zarma and Hausa. He serves as the Zabarma Youth Ambassador for Ghana and Zongo Youth Ambassador, representing more than 3000 Zongo communities in the Ghana. His formative years were influenced by his family's involvement in Bureau de change, a profession characteristic of the Zarma people in Ghana, instilling in him an entrepreneurial mindset from a young age.

Business career
After completing his Senior High School education in 2004, Alhaji Salamu founded Elecafetelero Ghana, initiating a livestock-keeping enterprise. In February 2007, he established Afro-Arab Company Limited, concentrating on the import and export of agricultural produce and metal scrubs. With time, he broadened the Afro-Arab Group, encompassing Afro-Arab Properties & Construction, Afro-Arab Travel & Tour, Afro-Arab Microfinance, Pure Paints West Africa, Spartans Football Club, and the Yaa Salam Opportunity Center which operates as the group's Corporate Social Responsibility arm.

Philanthropy and social initiative
Alhaji Salamu Amadu is widely recognized for his humanitarian initiatives. He founded the Yaa Salam Opportunity Center, a non-profit organisation offering educational and mentorship programs to disadvantaged youth. Additionally, he passionately advocates for women's empowerment and poverty alleviation.

In 2018, Alhaji Salamu Amadu inaugurated the Afro-Arab Arena, a versatile stadium with a seating capacity of 1000, located behind the Afro Arab Group head office. This stadium serves various communities, including Niima, Maamobi, Accra Town, and Kokomlemle.

One of his most ambitious projects is the construction of over 200,000 homes within a decade for low and middle-income earners. He firmly believes in housing as a fundamental human right, asserting that every Ghanaian deserves to own a home.

Honours and awards
Alhaji Salamu has received numerous awards and honours throughout his career. He was named the Banking and Finance Personality of the Year Africa by 40 under 40 Africa. Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians, the Young CEO of the Year, and one of the 100 Most Influential Youth in Africa.

Notable achievements

 * Founder, CEO, and board chairman of Afro Arab Group, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors
 * Banking and Finance Personality of the Year Africa by 40 under 40 Africa (2019)
 * 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians (2022)
 * Young CEO of the Year (2022)
 * Sports Personality of the Yeah Africa by 40 under 40 Africa (2018)
 * 100 Most Influential Youth in Africa
 * Afrikicks Ambassador