Hon. Dr. Jim Chimezie Okolo, a renowned diplomat and peacebuilder, recently held a strategic meeting with Ambassador Abubakar Jidda, Nigeria's Consul-General in New York. The meeting, which took place at the Nigerian Consulate in New York, focused on strengthening diplomatic engagement and deepening relations between Nigeria and its diaspora community. Okolo, who serves as the West African Regional Director for Inter-Governmental Affairs at the International Human Rights Protection Service (IHRPS), USA, emphasized the need for greater involvement of Nigerians in the diaspora in national development.
During the meeting, Okolo and Ambassador Jidda discussed Nigeria's diplomatic presence, diaspora engagement, international cooperation, and the country's role in promoting peace and development. Okolo advocated for increased cooperation between Nigerian diplomatic missions and communities abroad, as well as greater involvement of Nigerians in the diaspora in national development. He also called for Nigerian diplomatic missions abroad to play a stronger role in connecting Nigerians in the diaspora with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and national development.
Ambassador Jidda welcomed Okolo to the consulate and acknowledged his experience in peacebuilding, diplomacy, and international affairs. Okolo has a distinguished career, having served as National Director of Peace and Conflict Resolution and as a United Nations Mayor for World Peace. He has also been recognized as an Implementing Partner for Global Peace by the Nigerian Air Force Directorate of Peace Support Operations and accredited as an International Elections Diplomat by the UN/Switzerland.
Okolo is also the President of the Jim Mezie Foundation, which focuses on community empowerment and youth development. He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jimez Petroleum Resources Ltd and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bridget University, Mbaise. Additionally, he serves as Chief of Eleme Kingdom in Rivers State, a title conferred on him by HRH John Adimkpa Nkpe.
The meeting between Okolo and Ambassador Jidda underscored the importance of sustained dialogue between Nigeria's diplomatic institutions and influential stakeholders involved in peacebuilding, international relations, and community development. Okolo stressed the need for stronger diaspora participation in Nigeria's development and closer cooperation among African countries.
Okolo's engagement with Ambassador Jidda is part of his efforts to promote peace and development in Nigeria and beyond. As a respected diplomat and peacebuilder, Okolo has been involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting peace, stability, and development in Africa. His meeting with Ambassador Jidda highlights the importance of collaboration between Nigeria's diplomatic missions and influential stakeholders in the diaspora community.
The discussion between Okolo and Ambassador Jidda is expected to yield positive outcomes, including increased cooperation between Nigeria's diplomatic missions and the diaspora community. This cooperation is expected to promote national development, peace, and stability in Nigeria and beyond. Key outcomes of the meeting include a stronger role for Nigerian diplomatic missions in connecting Nigerians in the diaspora with opportunities for investment, collaboration, and national development.
Key points
- Okolo advocates for greater involvement of Nigerians in the diaspora in national development.
- Okolo and Ambassador Jidda discuss Nigeria's diplomatic presence and diaspora engagement.
- The meeting underscores the importance of sustained dialogue between Nigeria's diplomatic institutions and influential stakeholders involved in peacebuilding and community development.
