Social media commentator and investor Japheth Omojuwa has been appointed to the board of Halifax International Security Forum.

Omojuwa confirmed the development on Friday.

“I am delighted to announce that I accepted the invitation by the Halifax International Security Forum to join its board. This gives me an opportunity to work with such exemplary leaders & change-makers who are devoted to strengthening strategic cooperation among democratic nations,” he said.

The organisation also confirmed the appointment, saying: “we are truly delighted to have @Omojuwa on board and everyone here is looking forward to working closely with him to further advance our mission to strengthen cooperation among the world’s democracies.

Alongside other members of the organisation, Omojuwa is expected to help foster a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and financial management towards reliable global security.

The HFX forum will hold on November 19 and 21 respectively, at Halifax, Nova Scotia.