Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti received a heroic welcome at KIA after receiving the global nursing award
Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, has returned to Ghana after winning the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award of $250,000.
A viral video capturing her return to Ghana shows an emotional and heartwarming scene as colleagues and family gathered to cheer and welcome her at the Kotoka International Airport on Thursday May 29, 2025.
The crowd erupted in song and dance, waving Ghanaian flags.
Naomi Oyoe, who serves as Head of Nursing at the National Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre at Korle Bu, received the award during a grand ceremony held in Dubai on May 26,2025.
She was recognised for her transformative work in cancer care, which has made a measurable impact not only in Ghana but across the African continent.
Chosen from among 100,000 nominees representing 199 countries, she stood out as one of ten finalists honoured at the event, each of whom was presented with a plaque of participation.
The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award is designed to spotlight extraordinary nurses who demonstrate innovation, compassion, and leadership in healthcare delivery.
In her acceptance speech, she expressed deep gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose.
“My passion for oncology nursing was born out of a desire to bridge this gap and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to those who need it most. This award affirms that dream and empowers me to do even more. It is more than recognition. It is a catalyst for lasting change. I am committed to using it to amplify the voice of African nurses, expand access to cancer care, and build a legacy of leadership and excellence in oncology nursing across our continent. This award, as said, is not mine alone”, she noted.
Watch the video below:
WATCH: How Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, Ghana’s oncology nurse and winner of the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, was welcomed home today!
Honoured with a $250,000 prize for excellence in cancer care, Naomi received a hero’s welcome at KIA. Channel One News’ Manuel Ayamah… pic.twitter.com/GDhgskV1e8
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) May 29, 2025
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