Chika Sylva-Olejeme (b. Chikantukogu Udogu Okonkwo Olejeme , October 22, 1968) is the founder of International Peace Institute, a diplomat and peace advocate.

Early life

Born to Sylvanus and Rosaline Olejeme and into the Olejeme (Nwa-obute) Amaechi, Ancient Royal Family of Amaimo, in Umuhu Okabia, Imo, Nigeria, during the Nigerian Civil War

Education==
Sylva-Olejeme attended Surulere Baptist School Lagos, Government Secondary School Owerri and the University of Ibadan

== Diplomat

Sylva-Olejeme is engaged in Track II diplomacy
He founded the International Peace Institute (IPI) in 1994; he is organiser the first flagship event for the UNESCO culture of peace in Nigeria in 2000, he helped the IPI initiate the International Creed for Peace in 2005, and also the Peace Conservation System and the Universal Peace Protocol in 2006.

Ambassador for Peace

Sylva-Olejeme was elected an Ambassador for Peace in 2006 by The Interreligious & International Federation for World Peace and British Clergy Leadership Conference, being one of those whose lives exemplify the ideal of living for the sake of others, and who dedicate themselves to promoting universal moral values, strong family life, interreligious cooperation, international harmony, renewal of the United Nations, responsible mass media, and the establishment of a global culture of peace. Transcending racial, national and religious barriers.

Projects

He has initiated projects in and outside Nigeria including

Peace Walk Abuja,

Carnival for Women,

Nigerian –European Co-operation for Peace,

Nigerian –British Co-operation for Peace,

African-European Festival for Peace,

National Walk for Peace Love and Unity,

Dance of the Mask

Billionaires in Solidarity London Meeting 2006.

His international coverage include Germany, France, UAE, USA and the UK

References

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See also

International Peace Institute

International Creed for Peace

Peace Conservation System

Universal Peace Protocol

Park Lane

ICP Campaign

Peace