…With Doctorate of Diplomatic and Entrepreneural studies
By Njoku Macdonald Obinna
Charisma is a big advantage to an individual, big enough to transform odds into opportunities and change into favourable chances. He is not just an exceptional and charismatic Nigerian diplomat, global peace ambassador, boardroom strategist, business maverick, and bridge builder; he is also an economic revolutionaire in his own right. Amb. Tochil Nwaneri, Chairman of Tochil Group, possesses a magic wand in international diplomacy, foreign policy , trade and investments; making his career life a subject of keen interest to his teeming admirers, public analysts, distant observers and even the conservatives.
Amb. Tochil Nwaneri, Chairman, Centrafrigue Investment Group -CIG, a Pan-African and global investment conglomerate established to further strengthen and create investment opportunities among country- members in the oil & gas industry, financial sector, road construction and foreign diplomacy, is a huge blessing and source of inspiration to aspiring young African entrepreneurs.
Having made his mark with bold statements for over two decades in the financial sector, international business policy, and diplomacy, he is not just your regular silver- spooned individual. He worked so hard to earn his place in the global business arena. Aside from his towering pedigree, his solid academic background matched with shrewd business sense put him in a good stead in the corporate world as a global player.
Therefore, it is no surprise that a reputable international institution of learning like Global Oved Dei Seminary & University in the United States of America could find him worthy to be confered with doctorate in Diplomatic & Entrepreneurial Studies alongside Nigerian born legal luminary , Mike Ozekohme, SAN, as Doctor of Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
The doctorate and chaplaincy conferement on H.E. Amb. Dr. Tochil Nwaneri and other deserving receipents, is in recognition of the prominent roles they have played in their various fields as industry experts while using their strategic positions to uplift humanity and develop society.
Recall that a few months ago, October 14, 2023, the Nigerian diplomat, serial entrepreneur, boardroom business strategist, expert on foreign trade and investment, Amb. Dr. Tochil Nwaneri, was graciously honoured as a Global Peace Ambassador during the Royal Business Summit organised by Art for Peace Awards at the Beverly Hills, New York City, United States, in recognition of his giant strides and avowed commitment in peace keeping, nation building, promotion of bilateral economic relationship across Africa and investment in human capacity development.
While he is truly blessed and fulfilled in every sense of it, this uncommon Nigerian diplomat and scholar, H. E. Amb. Dr. Tochil Nwaneri, diligent, highly focused, compassionate, and a good team player with outstanding administrative skills, has become a rallying point for business opportunities, trade, and investments in sub- Saharan Africa.
Well armed with solid academic degrees and awards from reputable universities and international orgainsations, his continued growth and impressive records in foreign diplomacy and business, navigating several commerical trading contracts with a number of multi-national companies and countries through sustainable business partnership.
For his avowed dedication to foreign diplomacy; international trade and investment, and the successes of his sustainable business conglomerate, Amb. Tochil Nwaneri who has already been decorated and confered with a Doctorate in Diplomatic and Entreprenurship Studies , and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of GODSU as Assistant Dean and Chaplain of the prestigious institution, is a shining example of leadership, hardwork and dedication to service both in private and public sector.
The forthcoming ceremony slated on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Ft Lauderdale Florida , Broward Convention Centre, USA, organised to honour him and other recipients is expected to have in attendance foreign diplomats; the Americans, Caribbeans, guests from the United Kingdom, etc, as the Imo born Nigerian diplomat, Amb. Dr. Tochil Nwaneri joins the league of scholars and members of Ivory Tower to appear on his adorned, colourful academic gowns and hoods with pride.