Inaugural Address October 12th, 2002

1. 'Mazi" Mike E. Osuji, President African Ambassadors, Inc.

African Ambassadors is not about my son Dr. Chuma G. Osuji but his dedication and enduring desire to continue to remember and support members of our community that are disadvantaged-in the name of goodness.

2. Honorable- Retired United States Army General, Richard Griffitts

This has been a distinct and special privilege to witness the inauguration of African Ambassadors- under the foundation of a special man Dr. Chuma G. Osuji. Definitely this is a special organization and I wish him and the Organization success in all their endeavors.

3. Reverend Anthony Brinkley (Bible Based Church of God)

Dr. Osuji has a vision, which is not limited by what he sees or perceives. He has a heart of gold with strong faith in order to continue to support members of our community. He will always have my support.

4. Dr. Hubert Swana, Chief Urologist MacDill Air Force Base Hospital and Chief Executive advisor African Ambassadors, Inc.

I truly support African Ambassadors in all their good goals. Dr. Osuji is my colleague and a friend. He treats people with compassion- and this is the single and most important driving force behind his creation of African Ambassadors.

5. Honorable Retired United States Army Colonel Potter

I can always relate to Dr. Osuji's incurable desire to continue to support our community. This is what life for any man with his type of humble background is expected; personally I will do everything possible to support his goals and success for African Ambassadors now and in the future.

6. Dr. Amanda Hartwell (World Health Organization - WHO)

Dr. Osuji is a dear friend and a colleague; he is one of the most compassionate, kind and generous men I have ever met in my life. I offer him not only my full support but my commitment to the success of upgrading the standard of care and support to members of our community that have remained disadvantaged by certain unforeseen circumstances.

7. Dr. Saujani Sarla "Colonel-General Surgeon United States Air Force, MacDill AFB Hospital

I am glad to have met Dr. Osuji, he is compassionate, kind and generous physician, and his creation of African Ambassadors simply gives me the distinct privilege to state that, he is not only a true African Ambassador but the dream of a few Africans and definitely the vision of our forefathers. I also appreciate him for not living in the past but the present and future. God bless African Ambassadors.

8. (Chief) Dr. Okpaleke, Andrew (Nigerian-African Royal Family)

Dr. Osuji is not only a family friend but also a man of distinct, impeccable compassionate and kind character who's humbling and dedicated services will continue to be of immense advantage to all members of our community. As a physician, I intend to support his goals by volunteering my time and energy to assist in the medical management of those members of our community in need of
medical services.

9. Mrs. (Lolo) Okpaleke, Celine (Nigerian-African Royal Family)

As the president of the Igbo Nigerian Woman Dancers Association, I have the pleasure to support Dr. Osuji's social and cultural activities- at all times. Also I intend to continue to support my husband Dr. Okpaleke in whatever means necessary to support his medical services to all members of our community.

10. Honorable, Dr. Paul Sheehy

As a physician, with some of my colleagues that know Dr. Osuji-we, at the beginning of the creation of African Ambassadors felt that he must be crazy trying to find time, energy and resources to build this organization; but very quickly, we realized that it also takes sensitive, charismatic and his infectious compassionate personality in order to achieve his present success with African Ambassadors.

11. Honorable Chief Shibola Ken (CEO and President of Kenaday Medical Group.)

Dr. Osuji is not only a dear friend, but one of my most trusted and dedicated physicians who have given so much of his time and energy in medical volunteer services at my medical centers. He will always have my support at any capacity. Please continue to support African Ambassadors. Like his father stated, it is not about Dr. Osuji but about the goodness in being here for other members of our community.

12. Chairman of Hillsborough County Commission Charlie Miranda

From the bottom of my heart, I am honored to be here among families, friends, great supporters, and distinguished guest speakers; most importantly my utmost respect and regards to the founder of African Ambassadors, Dr. Osuji and his father 'Mazi' Mike Osuji. To crown it all, it is with sincere gratitude and pleasure to present the key of the county of Hillsborough. God bless African Ambassadors.

13. Ms. Cynthia Bailey Executive Director of Social and Cultural Services African Ambassadors/ President and CEO of African Arts Gallery, Tampa Bay.

Dr. Osuji, I can only say one thing, "May God bless and guide Dr. Osuji and supporters of African Ambassadors." I will always give you my support, time and energy, towards the success of this organization. On behalf of the Mayor of Tampa, I present to you from Mayor Greico office, the key to Tampa for your wonderful and generous services to all members of our community.

On behalf of all members and supporters of African Ambassadors, I would like to thank all the speakers, guests from all over the world that united to make this inauguration a success. My promise to you all is one thing:
Goodness is only a hopeless word without Love, Respect, Kindness and Mercy.

The pictures of the event say more than the thousand words of my Post Inaugural Address.

Love you all!

Dr. Chuma G. Osuji