A Port Harcourt based group known as Diplomacy and Corporate Communications Conference (DCCC) that has preached the goals of Diplomacy and has mobilized Niger Delta for years has extended to other regions of the country, with Lagos as a major centre.
According to John Best, the group’s team lead, the event unites youths, diplomats, security leaders, and industry experts to shape the future of diplomacy and strategic communications.
The event usually holds at the American Corner in the University of Port Harcourt but has this year moved to the American Corner in Ikeja, bringing together diplomats, media executives, business executives, security experts, etc for useful conversations on diplomacy, global security, national development, and strategic communication.
Held under the theme; “Diplomacy and Communication: The Connect – Building Tomorrow’s Diplomatic Leader Through Knowledge, Skills, and Multilateral Engagement,” the conference was said to have provided a powerful platform for learning, collaboration, and leadership development.
Participants were said to be equipped with tools to navigate today’s complex global landscape while contributing to peace and national progress.
The conference played host to distinguished speakers including Chukwuma Ephraim Okenwa, Diplomat and Executive Director, LEAD Network Africa; Princess Oghene, Founder/Group Managing Director, GMYT Group & Public Relations Secretary, U.S. Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria; Kayode Yusuf, immediate past district director, Toastmasters International, District 130; and Rhoda Robinson, founder of HACEY. “Their sessions emphasized the critical role of communication in diplomacy, conflict prevention, crisis management, national image building, and multilateral cooperation: according to Best.
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Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, career talks, and networking sessions, participants were said to have gained insights into global diplomatic systems and processes; career pathways in international relations and communication; the role of media in shaping global narratives; and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A major highlight of the event was the Model United Nations simulation, where participants acted as delegates and ambassadors from the United Nations Security Council member states known as the P5 and African nations – Rwanda and Kenya – debating the topic: “Veto Power Reform: Should the Security Council Be Eliminated or Restricted to Improve Equity and Global Diplomacy?”
The session offered hands-on diplomatic experience and strengthened DCCC’s commitment to experiential learning by sharpening participants’ skills in representation, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving.
The Conference awarded N1m grant to support entrepreneurship. This was sponsored by GAH Elite Club.
The Diplomacy and Corporate Communications Conference said it remained committed to empowering 3,000 young people over the next five years through training, mentorship, diplomatic simulations, and international exposure.
Organizers also announced plans to strengthen partnerships for internships, capacity building, and long-term collaboration across both public and private sectors.
