Council Leadership
Elected for 2-year terms. Governing OCCIMA's mandate on behalf of Imo State's private sector.
Executive Council
Executive Officers
President, OCCIMA 2023–2025
Chief Charles Okeke
Tshabron Limited
Chief Charles Okeke is a seasoned businessman and trade facilitator with over three decades of experience in import-export commerce, agro-processing, and investment facilitation across the South-East region. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and an MBA from the Lagos Business School.
Prior to his election as OCCIMA President in 2023, Chief Okeke served two terms as 1st Deputy President and chaired the chamber's Trade & Exports Committee, under which the Indo-Nigeria Business Summit was relaunched and the digital Certificate of Origin tracking system was introduced.
As President, he has prioritised membership growth, government liaison, and the expansion of OCCIMA's advocacy footprint at the federal level. He sits on the NACCIMA Board as Imo State's representative.
My vision for OCCIMA is a chamber that every serious Imo businessperson considers indispensable — not because they must join, but because they cannot afford not to.
1st Deputy President
Chief Charles Okeke
Okeke Transport & Logistics Ltd
Chief Charles Okeke oversees OCCIMA's membership affairs and internal governance. He chairs the Membership Committee and the Constitution Review Sub-committee.
Strong membership is the foundation of a strong chamber.
2nd Deputy President
Mrs. Ngozi Nwachukwu
Nwachukwu Professional Services
Mrs. Ngozi Nwachukwu leads OCCIMA's Business Development and Training Committee. With a background in commercial law and business consulting, she drives the chamber's capacity-building programmes.
Every OCCIMA workshop is an investment in the competitiveness of Imo businesses.
The Full Council
Council Members
Dr. Ikechukwu Obi
Trade & Commerce Rep
Trading & Import-Export Group
Chief Mrs. Ada Nweze
Agriculture Rep
Agricultural Trade Group
Engr. Tobechukwu Eze
Industry Rep
Manufacturing Group
Barr. Chidi Okoye
Professional Services Rep
Professional Services Group
Mr. Samuel Onyekachi
Membership Officer
Secretariat
Chief Obiora Nwankwo
Construction Rep
Construction Group
Mrs. Ifeoma Okafor
Finance Rep
Finance & Insurance Group
Mr. Nnamdi Eze
Technology Rep
Technology Group
Chief Uchenna Nwosu
Transport Rep
Transport & Logistics Group
Mrs. Chidinma Okoro
Energy Rep
Energy & Utilities Group
Chief Emeka Okafor
Hospitality Rep
Hospitality Group
Barr. Adaeze Mgbemena
Legal Advisor
Secretariat
The Team
Secretariat Staff
Democratic Governance
Elections & Terms
OCCIMA's executive council is elected by the full membership at the Annual General Meeting. All fully paid-up members in good standing are eligible to vote. Nominees for council positions must be Full or Corporate Members with at least two years of continuous membership.
All elected positions carry a 2-year term. The President and Deputy Presidents may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms before becoming ineligible for the same position. Council members may serve up to three consecutive terms.
Elections are conducted by a three-member Electoral Committee appointed at the preceding AGM from among non-contesting members. Results are announced at the AGM and take effect immediately.
Recent Presidents
2023–Present
Chief Charles Okeke
Current President
2019–2023
Chief Dr. Emmanuel Odili
Led the chamber's post-COVID recovery
2015–2019
Barr. Obiageli Nwankwo
First female OCCIMA President