U. S based Nigerians laud Ayoniyi for Fakord Groceries, making Nigerian food items easily accessible

Stanley Ihedigbo

Group of Nigerian expats in Columbia, South Carolina, has showered praise on Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Fakord International Groceries, Mr. Ayoniyi Fakorede, for revolutionizing their shopping experience.

Fakord International Groceries, strategically located in the heart of South Carolina, has become a one-stop shop for Africans, Asians, Caribbeans, and Latinos in the United States, offering a wide range of Nigerian-produced products at pocket-friendly prices.

Established about 6years ago, Fakord International market is a one-stop grocery shop owned by a Nigerian immigrant with branches in both the United States of America and Nigeria, that have become famous for providing excellent customer experience, making available Nigerian-produced pocket-friendly products and other diverse services for Ethnic Minorities in the United States of America (USA).

Speaking recently after a shopping outing, Nigerian-born but South Carolina-based Barrister Mrs. Ngozi Ezeihuaku (Oso di me) commended Mr. Ayoniyi Fakorede, the Chief Executive Officer and brain behind Fakord International groceries market, for the initiative describing him as a strategic visionary playing a significant role in bringing Nigeria closer to the United States.

In her words, “He has earned my respect. Through the establishment of the Fakord International market, he has brought Nigeria closer to us here in the States. With the Fakord International market, there is no gap anymore between us in the United States and those back home in Nigeria as we now enjoy unhindered access to Nigerian food items such as the famous Agege Bread among others’’

Speaking in the same vein, Dr. Mrs Oluwatoyin Okei (Yeye Asoju Oba) expressed delight at the quality service Fokord International market is rendering to Nigerians in the United States in particular and other ethnic minorities in general.

Dr. Mrs Oluwatoyin Okei, who is married to the President of Organization of African Unity – Southern Carolina (OAU – SC), Grand Knight Emeritus, Sir Tonna Okei, further stated that their breakfast or snack time is enjoyable with a special bread unlike anything you have tasted. Fakord International LLC, according to her, offers delicious and freshly baked Agege bread made in Columbia, SC, and they have a special way of appreciating and rewarding customers for their patronage.

In a related development, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Lois Onyeajam, Queen G Inyangetor, Mrs. Georgina Chiejile, Dr. Steve Osaguona, Elder Felix Agho, and wife and Mrs. Stella Okeke (Ada Anioma) all described Mr. Ayoniyi Fakorede, Chief Executive Officer of Fokord International groceries market, as a true Ambassador of Africa worthy of celebration, noting that he has created jobs, generated wealth here in the United States and back home in Nigeria, expanded finance used in trading, created stronger financial infrastructure for economic growth, paid taxes to national and local authorities to support public services both here in the United States and Nigeria and offered customers value for their money.

For his part, the President, Organization of African Unity – Southern Carolina (OAU – SC), Grand Knight Emeritus, Sir Tonna Okei (Asoju Oba) agreed with the above kind words about Mr. Ayoniyi Fakorede, Chief Executive and Fokord International groceries market, saying that his efforts have not only been exemplary but legendary. Fakord has won many State and national awards, and recently, even the Sheriff of Richland County visited to buy some of the award-winning Fakord Agege bread.

“We are proud of Mr. Ayoniyi Fakorede, and his organization, Fakord International groceries market. He is doing us proud, and I call on all Nigerians to support him by patronizing his business,” Tonna stated.