Jim Chimezie Okolo

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Jim Chimezie Okolo
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Born
Makurdi
Alma materEnugu State University of Science and Technology
OccupationBusinessman
OrganizationJim Mezie Foundation
TitleEzeugo 1 of Okwe Kingdom
Honours
  • Doctorate in Humanitarian Management from Freedom University.

Jim Chimezie Okolo is a Nigerian businessman from Anambra State, south-eastern Nigeria and the managing director and CEO of Jimez Petroleum Resources Ltd, a company in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. [1] [2]

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Early Life and Education

Jim Chimezie Okolo was born in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. He hails from Obosi in IdemiIli North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He attended Government College Makurdi before pursuing a degree in Geology and Mining at Enugu State University of Science and Technology. During his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, Okolo served in Jos, Plateau State, under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) initiative. [1]

He embarked on a further self-development drive, obtaining a Diploma in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) from the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals, Port Harcourt. [3] His qualifications also include a postgraduate diploma in Electoral Monitoring and Evaluation, organized by the University of Lomé in collaboration with the African Union and the United Nations.

He also attended Concept College, London where he obtained a certificate in Project Management and also studied Hydrogeology at the M.Sc level at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

In January 2023, Jim Okolo bagged an honorary Doctorate Award from Learn To Live Business School, a business institute in United Kingdom (LLBSUK) in recognition of his contributions in strategic management and leadership development. This he received few months after European-American University honoured him with the Honorary Doctorate Degree award in Lagos, [4] [5] [6] and one year after he also bagged a Doctorate Degree of Philosophy from Freedom University, USA. [7] [7]

Business career

Jim Okolo is the managing director and CEO of Jimez Petroleum Resources Ltd, a company in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. He is a businessman and has played roles supporting the nation's energy Industry as the managing director and CEO of Jimez Petroleum Resources Ltd. [8] [9]

Okolo is also the Chief Executive Officer of Jim Mezie Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to promotion of growth and development of less privileged members of the society. The foundation focuses on community development, youth empowerment, and providing support for the less privileged. [10]

Political career

In 2019, Okolo contested for the Senatorial seat in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone which was unsuccessful [11]

Public Sector

Okolo has made contributions to Nigeria's public sector. He worked with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs (OSSAP-MDGs) and served as a Project Geologist at the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. His public service experience showcases his efforts towards sustainable development and governance [7]

Honors and Awards

In recognition of his contributions to society, Okolo has received several chieftaincy titles, honors and awards, including:

Eze-Ugo I of Ibagwa Nike: A chieftaincy title conferred by the people of Ibagwa Nike, Enugu State, for his contributions to community development.

Honorary Doctorates: These include:

* Doctorate in Humanitarian Management from Freedom University.

* Doctorate of Science from European-American University.

* Doctorate in Strategic Management and Leadership from Learn to Live Business School, United Kingdom [7] [4] [12] [6]

Professional Awards

* Fellowship Award from the Occupational Safety and Health Association (UK) [1]

* Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International. [1]

*  Nelson Mandela Leadership Award [13]

* Ambassadorial Award of Excellence from the United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora.

* Peace Achievers International Award [11]

* Africa Patriotic Leader Award [14]

* Personality of the Year Award at the ECOWAS Parliamentary Dialogue and Award [15]

Okolo has also received awards for youth development and societal transformation, including Humanitarian Service Award, Ambassadorial Award of Excellence by United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora, Africa Youth Peace Assembly Personality of the Year Award, Icon of Peace and Societal Transformation – from African Youth Assembly (AYPA), Methodist Church of Nigeria CMCL – Excellent Award and Meritorious Award on Philanthropic Strides, Charismatic Leadership and Dedicated focus on Youth Development – Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Alumni Association. [1]

Professional Affiliations

Okolo is affiliated with several professional organizations, including:

Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)

Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorations (NAPE) [16]

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Occupational Safety and Health Association (UK) [6]

Global Engagements

Okolo's international engagement extends beyond electoral observation. He was appointed the West African coordinator of Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre (UMEC). He is Nigeria's Country Representative for the US Latino America Chamber of Commerce (USLACC), promoting trade, economic growth, and humanitarian efforts. He has also served as Lead Consultant for Economic, Trade, and Investment to the Turkish Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. [16] [13]

Advocacy

As the National Coordinator and Special Envoy of Nouvelle Perspective, a partner organization with the United Nations, Okolo has participated in multiple international election observation missions. He monitored the 2020 United States elections, where he observed the contest between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Recently, He was also appointed Nigerian Team Lead of International Election Observers by the UN and the Swiss government.

In March 2024, Okolo was appointed as an International Elections Diplomat by the United Nations after completing an intensive training at the University of Lome, Togo. He also holds the position of Coordinator for West Africa at the Global Migration Research Institute (GMRI), Maryland, USA, and Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre (UMEC). [2]

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