Dr. Ikenna Okezie mentors next generation of leaders

Ambassador Beatrice W. Welters with Dr. Ikenna Okezie (left) and Chinenye “Chinny” Offor and Jason Emejuru

A cross section of persons at the AMCHAM discussion

March 6, 2012: Dr. Ikenna Okezie visited Trinidad and Tobago from March 5-9, 2012 on the invitation of Ambassador Beatrice W. Welters. The Nigerian medical doctor, entrepreneur and a nationally recognized speaker was accompanied by Chinenye “Chinny” Offor and Jason Emejuru, also young motivational speakers.

Dr. Okezie has presented across the United States at health system board meetings and retreats, medical technology summits, investor conferences, national association meetings, and physician leadership retreats.  

His visit to Trinidad and Tobago enabled him to speak to medical groups, youth and entrepreneurs about his experiences in building businesses, teaching about health and the importance of mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Among the groups meeting with Dr. Okezie and his team were medical professionals at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex and Junior Achievement. A panel discussion was also jointly hosted with the American Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AMCHAM) on Young Business People and Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Okezie and his team also met with staff of the Embassy.