My Biography

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – Durham University, England
  • Master’s in Diplomatic Studies – IIAP, Paris
  • Certificate in International Law – Hague Academy

Professional Experience

  • CEO & Manager, ICBM Events (International Conference and Business Management), since 1999
  • Division Head, Conferences & Public Relations, ECOWAS Fund, Lomé, Togo
  • Manager, World Trade Center Business Club, Kinshasa, DRC
  • Head of Tourism, Lomé, Togo
  • Deputy Chief of Protocol, Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 1st Secretary at the Embassy in Rome, Italy

Leadership in Toastmasters

  • Chartered and mentored clubs in emerging District 94 across West and Central Africa and received the Presidential Citation in 2016.
  • Conducted training sessions in both French and English, inspiring leaders and achieving the Excellence in Education and Training Award
  • As District Governor, led our District to President’s Distinguished status.
  • Coordinated visits of three International Presidents and the CEO to District 94
  • As Region 11 Advisor 2018-19 (Africa and the Middle East) 7 out of 8 Districts were Smedley Distinguished.
  • Also one of my Districts, 116 became the 1st ever Smedley and No. 1 District in the world