The Founder and President of Julicare Foundation, Julius Adewale Ojo, at the weekend, received a commendation certificate for his philanthropy from Canada’s Mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Mayor Dimitrios (Jim) Beis.

This was made known in a statement, yesterday, made available to the media by Chairman of the Planning Committee of Ojo’s 60th Birthday, Segun Akanni. He said Mayor Beis personally presented the certificate and praised Ojo for standing up on behalf of the vulnerable people in Canada and other countries.

On the certificate, Mayor Beis wrote that Ojo is recognised “for his efforts to advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations to assert their rights, both on national and international levels.”

In his words, Ojo said: “I was very happy. Imagine the standing ovation given to me. Immediately Mayor called my name, everybody stood up and started clapping for me.”

Mayor Beis presented the commendation certificate as a prelude to Ojo’s 60th birthday celebration coming up on November 16, 2024.

During the 60th birthday celebration, Ojo will also make the public presentation of his book, “Hearing the Silent Wailings,” in which he explains the style of his humanitarian service and how he began. The book launch will hold in Canada at Panemonte Banquet & Convention Centre on November 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Through Julicare Foundation, a registered charity in Quebec, Canada, Ojo has committed himself and his resources in the past 23 years to supporting the less-privileged, especially the homeless and the needy in Canada and other countries like Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Ghana and Nigeria. Ojo is a Nigerian-Canadian, a good citizen of Osun State and a native of Osogbo.

Meanwhile Akanni stated further that the event will attract dignitaries from the North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.