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Global Indian Council (GIC) establishes its

Branch in African Continent

DR. MATHEW JOYS
New York
he Global Indian Council, a
global network of the Indian
TDiaspora based in the USA,
had organized its first Chapter in
Kenya, Africa. The meeting was held
on the Zoom platform to announce
the formation of GIC Africa, which is
another stepping stone in its growth
since its official inauguration on July
30, 2022, by Atlanta Consul Gener-
al Dr. Swathi Kulkarni. The Global
General Secretary, Mr. Sudhir Nam-
biar, gave his appreciation for the new
officials, members and welcomed all
the guests who attended from differ-
ent countries.
The meeting was presided over
by its Founding Global President, PC West Africa): Treasurer
Mathew, along with Goodwill Am- 6. Mathews Pulickan (Nairobi, Ken-
bassador Dr. Jija Madhavan Haris- ya): Associate Treasurer
ingh, Founding Cabinet Officers Several other GIC officials, Mr.
such as General Secretary Sudhir Ram, Mr. Turlok Malik NY, Mrs.
Nambiar, Treasurer Dr. Tara Shajan, Preety, Shaimmi Jacob, Sangeeta
Associate Treasurer Tom George Dua (Huston), and Sunitha John,
Kolath, Media Chair Dr. Mathew complimented and congratulated the
Joys, and other leaders such as Tir- Africa Chapter Officials.
lok Malik, Raj Singh, Sunith John,
Dr. TP NarayanKutty, Shaimi Jacob, Tom George expressed a vote
Ms. Preethy Pynadath, etc.
The occasion was held on the of thanks to everyone who
auspicious day of Martin Luther coordinated this event; and
King Jr. Day, and Mr. Mathew quot-
ed King’s words, “Show me where a elaborated on the “I Have A
man spends his time & money, and I Dream” theme to be carried
will show you his God.” Mr. Mathew
continued, “We are spending time out to fulfill it.
and money for the organization
though we do not consider it our appointed officer’s name, and Tom Media Chair proudly emphasized Finally, Dr. Mohan Lumba and
God; it became our close friend, and Kolath, GIC Global Associate Trea- that on this auspicious day of cel- Sherry Yohannan thanked the Glob-
not able to get out of its friendship. surer and Chairperson of the Center ebrating Martin Luther King Day, al Indian Council global leaders and
By having potential leaders across of Excellence Visual Media aka Red just like the legend said, Global In- promised to prepare for the upcom-
the countries, we build a great friend- Carpet, introduced each of the offi- dian Council will also have a similar ing Inauguration Ceremony of “The
ship, and what we can’t do alone, we cers in detail with their vast experi- dream to take action to give back GIC Africa Chapter“ and assured
can fulfill together for the benefit of ence and professional achievements. to the community. Dr. Adv. Yamini that the Chapter would strive to pro-
the society.” He also appreciated the Dr. Tara gave a short preview of the Rajesh greeted the new members of mote the Vision and Mission of GIC
leaders such as Dr. Jija Madhavan formation of the Chapter in Africa the Africa Chapter. and its Fraternity. The official inau-
Harisingh, Tom George Kolath, and and narrated some of the memora- Following are the officers of the Chapter: guration and oath administration will
Adv. Sherry Yohannan, Dr. Mohan ble highlights and importance of the be followed in a grand event shortly,
Lumba, etc. who put tremendous ef- great African Continent. 1. Dr. Mohan Lumba (Nairobi, Ken- with the participation of diplomats
forts to form the Chapter in such a The enormous participation of ya): President and dignitaries from Africa and
key location of the Continent. GIC Cabinet, Executive and Chapter 2. Dr. Priyanka Patel (Nakuru, Ken- across the world.
The GIC Africa Chapter is of- members from different continents ya): Vice President Dr. Tara Shajan, the Global
ficially announced its formation on were notable and been appreciated 3. Adv. Sherry Yohannan( Nairobi, Treasurer, managed the event with
January 16 2023 on the Auspicious by the Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Jija Kenya): General Secretary utmost diligence and dignity; her
Martin Luther King day and General Singh who was potential in the for- 4. Remesh Ramachandran (Lusaka, narration on the highlights of Afri-
Secretary Sudhir Nambiar made the mation of the Chapter. Zambia): Associate Secretary ca was commendable and well-ap-
official declaration by reading the Dr. Mathew Joys, GiC Global 5. Jimmy Camlesh (Guinea Bissau, preciated.

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