Also to grace this edition of our M&G, is Chief Dr. Ifedi Okwenna JP, Ugwumba Osumenyi Agunechemba N'Ukpo. He is the CEO/Executive Secretary of SEBIS Dr. Ifedi Okwenna is a Nigerian professional with a diverse background in business, entrepreneurship development, leadership development, politics and environmental management. He has held several significant positions, including serving as the Special Assistant in the Presidency, Commissioner and Member of Anambra State Executive Council, Investment Consultant to some State Governments. Ifedi Okwenna is the Executive Secretary/CEO of the South East Business and Investment Summit Group (SEBIS). In this role, he has been instrumental in organizing and promoting programmes aimed at attracting substantial investments to the South East region of Nigeria. Professionally, Dr. Okwenna is the Chief Executive Officer of Continental Export Development Nigeria (CEDEN), a company focused on export and in promoting exports and investment development. His other investment interests spans real estate development, digital transformation, Cybersecurity management and High-tech security system management. His areas of expertise encompass Public policy, environmental management, political strategy, and economic development, particularly in fostering business growth and investment in Nigeria’s South East region. In addition to many academic degrees, Ifedi Okwenna is a: • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Economics of Nigeria. • Fellow of the Certified Institute of Public Administration of Ghana. • Certified Professional Fellow of Public Administration • Fellow of the Civilian Institute of Democratic Administration • Fellow International Institute of Administrative Management. • Fellow of Strategic Finance and Administration Institute. • Fellow Institute of Investment Management and Research. Ifedi Okwenna is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International and appeared in Nigeria Who is Who in Management Intelligence in 2008. #042startups