Leather academic named first WCI ambassador for Africa
Professor Mwinyikione Mwinyihija, executive director of COMESA-Leather and Leather Products Institute and former chief executive of the Leather Development Council (Africa), has been appointed by the World Certification Institute (WCI) as its first ambassador for Africa.
He has also been awarded a World Certified Master Professional (WCMP) in the field of Leather Technology and Sustainability.
The renowned academic has doctorate degrees from University of Aberdeen (UK), Atlantic University (US), SMC University (Switzerland) and Universidad Central de Nicaragua (Central America).
He said: “This has been a milestone achievement which is exhilarating, honourable and a worthy task that will increase my berth of improving the lives of many in the continent. This is a position that will bring joy to many and I am glad to have been provided with an opportunity to touch hearts of persons who may have given up hope about themselves."
COMESA-Leather and Leather Products Institute is an organisation mandated with developing the leather sector in 19 African countries.
