Dr. Manolo Cevallos
President, USLACC
About USLACC Int’l
The United States Latino American Chamber of Commerce (USLACC) is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, and was founded in 2009 by Dr. Manolo Cevallos, a seasoned chamber executive with over 20 years of experience in chamber of commerce leadership.
Dr. Cevallos has had the unique distinction of developing, creating, and co-founding three Chambers of Commerce, in addition to serving for 15 years as an active member of the California State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CHCC).
About
USLACC Africa
USLACC Africa is the African arm of the United States Latino American Chamber of Commerce (USLACC), headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA. The expansion of USLACC into Africa, including Nigeria, was established to create dynamic trade linkages and unlock the continent’s vast business and investment opportunities.
The Africa chapter is led by Ambassador Ifeoma Mary Ejiogu, a distinguished Nigerian leader, artist, and creativity advocate. She was formally appointed in Los Angeles, California, to spearhead initiatives that drive Africa’s economic growth, strengthen trade and investment relations, and foster cross-border collaboration guided by the vision of USLACC President and CEO, Dr. Manolo Cevallos.
Amb. Ifeoma Mary Ejiogu
African Representative, USLACC
USLACC Africa Governing Board
Leadership Driving Africa’s Global Economic Integration
The USLACC Africa Governing Board provides strategic leadership and oversight, supporting the organization’s mission to advance international trade, investment, and global partnerships for Africa’s sustainable economic growth.
Chief (Sir) Mike Mbama Okiro
Fmr. Inspector General of Police, Nigeria/ Chairman BOP
Alh. Bamanga Tukur (CON)
Patron/Executive President of African Business Roundtable (ABR)
Mr. Mallam Iro Nuhu
Patron
Amb. Kamfut Umaru
Patron/Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Rev. Prof. Yusuf Obaje
Patron/Former Chaplain to the President of Nigeria
H.E Elkachach Ahmed
Patron/Ambassador to Embassy Of Palestine
Captain Paul A. Nwachukwu
Patron
Archbishop (Dr.) Kingsley Uyoata
Patron/Christ City Church Int’l, Akwa Ibom
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Find answers to common questions about USLACC Africa, our mission, leadership, and programs.
Igniting a New Era of Progress for Africa
Africa stands rich with diverse and abundant mineral resources assets capable of generating employment, creating wealth, and drawing global attention. Now is the time to develop the vision and discipline to wisely manage what we have been blessed with.
Let us make a collective commitment to recover the wasted years and build solid structures that will empower the next generation. By investing in our youth, equipping them with technological knowledge and practical skills, we can raise inventors, innovators, manufacturers, creators, and critical thinkers. African youth are exceptionally intelligent, equal in potential to their peers across the developed world. What they need is opportunity.
Join Ambassador Ifeoma Mary Ejiogu in driving this transformation. Together, let’s ignite a new era of progress, purpose, and prosperity for Africa.
