Imo – state born Sylvester Okere appointed W.A.D ambassador to Nigeria

 

A security expert based in the United States of America, Dr. Sylvester Okere, has been appointed as the World Association of Detectives (W.A.D) ambassador to Nigeria.

In a goodwill message posted on Facebook on 2 May, 2025, Okere, who is the Founding President of Strategic Groups USA LLC (parent company of Strategic Overseas Ltd.) and president of Champion Investigations & Security Consulting Services LLC, expressed gratitude to the Executive Board of W.A.D for their confidence in his leadership.

“I would like to officially announce my appointment as the W.A.D. Ambassador to Nigeria.

“I am deeply honored to be appointed to represent the world's eldest association of its kind, established in 1925. WAD is gearing to celebrate its 100th years of existence by September 2025.

“I extend my thanks and gratitude to WAD President Wes Bearden, Esq, and the Executive Board of the World Association of Detectives.

“Thank you for your expressions of confidence in my leadership”, the message read.                                      

Speaking during an interview with journalists shortly after his appointment, Okere said "there is no association in the world  where you would find industry mentors or have direct access to peers from over 89 countries of the world other than the World Association of Detectives".                                 

Okere’s appointment as W.A.D ambassador to Nigeria is a testimony to the fact that he has distinguished himself a worthy member of the association.

One of the goals of this appointment is to expand the door of friendship, collaboration, and business opportunities to peers of security and investigative industry across Nigeria and the African continent.

 

Formed as a joint venture by the combined membership of the World Association of Detectives and the International Secret Service Association, W.A.D is the longest established and largest association of its kind in the world. It is a Global Alliance of Investigators & Security Professionals with origins dating back to 1921.

With membership in over 89 countries around the world,  W.A.D aims to promote and maintain the highest ethical practices in the profession of private investigators or security services and to eliminate unreliable, incompetent, and irresponsible members of the profession.

W.A.D will be celebrating its 100th years anniversary at the Drake Hotel in Chicago from 2 – 7 September 2025.

Sylvester Okere hails from Obibi Ezena in Owerri North LGA of Imo state.