African Diaspora Development Institute

The African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI) is an organization dedicated to connecting the African Diaspora with Africa. ADDI strives to be a comprehensive resource for information about Africa and to encourage the African Diaspora to contribute to the continent's development. The organization focuses on promoting unity, educating the Diaspora about investment opportunities, and supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area. ADDI's operations are centered around bridging the gap between the African Diaspora and Africa. The organization aims to mobilize the African Diaspora to participate in the development of the continent. ADDI's activities are geared towards several target industries, including Healthcare, Finance, Education, Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. ADDI offers 24/7 support and has over 15 years of experience. ADDI possesses an extensive database of the African Diaspora and holds the first right of refusal for developmental contracts in Africa. ADDI's leadership includes Her Excellency, Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, who serves as President & Founder. Other key personnel include Damian Cook, ADDI Vice President Global; Kliphord Darkwa, Chief Legal Advisor; Mr. Philip Springer, ADDI CEO; Dr. Lee Whitaker, Global Director, Healthcare; Mr. Benson Kasue, Chief Finance Officer/Chief Accountant/Secretary Director Trade & Investment; Mr. Agrippa Ezozo, Director, Human Resources; Sylvia Litana Ezozo, Global Director Chapter Formation; Dr. Olayinka Creighton-Randall, VP (North America)/Executive Administrator; and Dr. Nangula Hopwood, MD Deputy Director, ADDI Healthcare Services. ADDI is guided by values such as unity, healing, reconnection with roots, participation in development, an educational focus, and the promotion of investment opportunities.