World Certification Institute (WCI) has appointed Professor Mwinyikione Mwinyihija, the Executive Director of COMESA/LLPI, as the first Ambassador of Africa. Prof. Mwinyihija was conferred the highest credential award this year as a World Certified Master Professional (WCMP) in the field of Leather Technology and Sustainability. He is a renowned academic having four doctorate degrees from reputable universities, such as a PhD from University of Aberdeen (UK), as well as doctorate degrees from Atlantic University (USA), SMC University (Switzerland), and Universidad Central de Nicaragua (Central America). He was awarded fellowships at prestigious institutes, such as World Certification Institute, Council of Science, Institute of Biology, Chartered Institute of Water and Environment, and Chartered Management Institute.