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Ex-Anambra senatorial candidate, Hon. Chimezie appointed as West African coordinator of UMEC

A former senatorial candidate in Anambra Central Senatorial District, Hon. Dr. (Chief) Jim Okolo Chimezie has been appointed the West African Coordinator of Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre (UMEC).

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A former senatorial candidate in Anambra Central Senatorial District, Hon. Dr. (Chief) Jim Okolo Chimezie has been appointed the West African Coordinator of Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre (UMEC).
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His appointment is contained in a letter signed by Dr. William Ijoma, the President General, Global Migration Research Institute Maryland USA and Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre (UMEC).

Hon. Chimezie holds several qualifications at the professional level, including Dip in Health, Safety and environment (NISP) Port-Harcourt.

He is also a member of so many professional bodies which includes Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorations, American Association of Petroleum Geologist, OSH Association United Kingdom among others.

His appointment letter dated Aug. 22 partly reads, “With reference to the meeting of the Board of Directors of the above international organisation and its affiliate organisation in USA, GMRI, we hereby convey the management’s approval to appoint you as Coordinator, West Africa.

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“This is sequel to your vast experience and managerial skills and ability to drive the vision and mission of the organisation.
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“You are hereby requested to confirm your acceptance on receipt of this offer. Please accept the assurance and warmest regards from the management.”

Hon. Chimezie was with the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President (OSSAP). He was the Project Geologist with the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.

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He was also appointed as the Lead Consultant of the Economic, Trade and Investment to the Turkish Embassy, Ankara Turkey as well as UNN Consult University of Nigeria –As a Business Development Consultant of UNN Consult.

He holds several awards, including, Ambassadorial Award of Excellence by United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora, Icon of Peace and Societal Transformation —from African Youth Assembly (AYPA), Honourary Doctorate Degree of Science (D.Sc) by European -American University IPSA SCIENTIA POTESTAS EST; Honourary Doctorate of Strategic Management and Leadership Development by Learn to Live Business Business School, United Kingdom (LLBSUK) and others.
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