State of Origin: Abia State Contact Address: Northwest Blending Inc. USA/Lagos Nigeria Dr Chima Okorie is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Olficer of a Chemical Company. Northwest Blending Incorporated based in the United States of America. was established in 1984. He has as a patriot, tried to invest in Nigeria as a way of creating wealth and job opportunities at home and as a way to revive the Hedging economy of the country. The feels disappointed that in spite of all the efforts to revive the economy, corruption has slowed down the pace of progress and development in the country. He was born about 50 years ago. Education and Training • Mankato University Minessota USA B.Sc (Cum Laude) Chemistry/Maths 1979 PhD Chemical Engineering and PhD Mathematics Simultaneously 1983 Employment • Barranet International Inc. Minneapolis Minnesota USA 1981-1984 Established North- West Blending Incorporated 1984 Opened a Nigerian Branch- North West Blending (W.A.) Ltd a Division of the Mother Company in the USA. This company has within its short life span in Nigeria built a solid reputation for serving its customers efficiently under the able Management of Chief Chima Okorie. The Company produces about 60 different industrial and household products. The Chief Executive, who is in the forefront of the campaign for Made-in-Nigeria Goods, believes that as a manufacturer, he can not ignore the very big Investment potential in a very big market like Nigeria with a population of over 130 million. Nationalist Zeal and Plans • As an Igbo in Diaspora who has made wealth and fame, he wants lo transfer part of his wealth, expertise and knowledge home. • Plans to create jobs for more than 2000 people in Nigeria • Expect the Federal Government to invite him for a discussion on how lo train Nigerians through Seminar or Workshop on the Bidding System which is the system adopted by USA in turning her wheel of Industrialization around for better. He is also calling for a lasting solution to the problems of agriculture through the provision of a means of preserving agricultural produce. • He intends to impart knowledge of his experience in Manufacturing. Marketing Skill and Innovative New Products Development to people in Nigeria. • He is a good TEAM PLAYER and wants to share the knowledge and experience with others. He loves sports, reading and photography. The is married with four children. He has this to say to the Igbo Leaders and Youths. 'Reputation largely depends on how promises are kept.'
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