His Excellency Chief Ambassador Sir Sylvester Okeyoba Okafor, a distinguished leader,
humanitarian, and visionary entrepreneur, was born on September 21, 1964, in Onitsha,
Anambra State, Nigeria. Renowned for his exceptional contributions across various sectors,
Ambassador Okafor embodies a commitment to service, innovation, and global collaboration. . Visionary Founder of great companies and NGOs. Leadership and organizational Developer. Leadership coaching and mentorship.

Education and Early Career
Between 1969 and 1981, Sir Okafor attended numerous primary and secondary schools in
Nigeria, completing his high school diploma before pursuing commercial studies in Onitsha.
While attending school part-time, he worked at his father’s over-the-counter medical store in the
Head Bridge Patient Medicine Market Onitsha, Anambra State Nigeria. The largest patient medicine market place in West Africa at the
time.
By 1983, Sir Okafor was elected Secretary of the Onitsha Patient Medicine Market, and two
years later, he assumed the role of General Manager of Sylco Stores Nigeria Limited, one of his
father’s enterprises. In 1987, he relocated to Lagos and founded Nemoai Investments Nig. Limited.
This entrepreneurial journey expanded in 1990 when he established Nemoai Publications,
launching Nigeria’s first crime magazine, in Lagos, Nigeria. He also authored a book called Cocaine Carnage, a
seminal 700-page treatise on drug abuse and its societal impacts.
In 1998, Sir Okafor migrated to the United States, where he continued his academic pursuits.
He earned an Associate Degree in Legal Research and Writing from the Blackstone School of
Law in Dallas, Texas, and certifications in data entry and mental health services from the Texas
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.

Professional Experience
Ambassador Okafor has amassed over 18 years of experience in managing home and
healthcare services in the United States. His diverse expertise includes:
● Mental Health and Rehabilitation: With over 15 years as a Psychiatric Technician and
Rehabilitation Specialist, he provided care for dual-diagnosis clients and individuals with
substance abuse and mental health challenges.
● Administration and Leadership: He has held leadership roles in organizations such as
Sotace Global Technologies & Energy Resources, LLC, Juli-Jen Healthcare Services,
and National Legal Research Associates.
● Publishing and Advocacy: Founder of Nemoai Publications and co-author of several
academic papers on the GRACE™ Cooperative Strategy.
His entrepreneurial ventures include founding EXIS LLC, Sotace Impex Holdings, and Nemoai
Motors Nigeria Limited. He has also served as the Director of the Columbus University. International Study Center (West Africa) and Executive Director of the Columbus University & Conelson School of Computer Science in Nigeria.

HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF, AMBASSADOR

SYLVESTER OKEYOBA OKAFOR

Humanitarian Leadership
Ambassador Okafor’s humanitarian work is marked by his roles as:
● Founder and CEO of First FosterCare Foundation, Inc. (USA).
● Co-Founder and COO of Oneness Foundation Diaspora (USA).
● Founder and Board Chairman of the Okafor Dynasty Foundation (Nigeria).
● Founder of the Foster for Children Disabled and Women Foundation (Nigeria)

· Founder, First Foster care Foundation (FFF), Nigeria.

· Founder / President General, United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) USA, INC

Global and Cross-Cultural Engagement
Ambassador Okafor has lived and worked in numerous countries, including Spain, Ghana,
Cameroon, and Switzerland. He undertook a sabbatical with Youth With A Mission (YWAM),
travelling extensively across Europe and Africa to foster cultural and professional exchanges.

Faith and Community
As a devout Christian and Knight of Columbus, Sir Okafor served as Deputy Grand Knight (DGK) for
Council 8293. Chief Amb Sir Sylvester Okafor was a past president of the African Community of St. Justin Catholic Church in
Houston, Texas (ACSJ). His faith and commitment to inclusivity drive his advocacy for vulnerable
populations, captured in his belief: “A nation is not measured by the strength of its might but by
how it treats its vulnerable citizens.”
Awards and Recognitions
Ambassador Okafor’s work has garnered numerous accolades. He holds several leadership titles in community organizations.

As Eminent Peace Ambassador, Amb Chief Sir Sylvester Okeyoba Okafor promotes social networking and economic development. Amb Okafor also Host UN international observance day events and promote UN global peace missions, sustainable and development goals, (SDGs).

Personal Life
Amb Chief Sir Okafor and his wife has been married for 37 years and are proud parents to five children and many grand children. His hobbies include humanitarian service, Hosting UN International Observance day event, Leadership and organizational Development, Leadership Coaching and Mentoring, cooking, Promote UN global peace mission and fostering cultural diversity.