In a significant diplomatic stride for the South South Change Project (SOSOCHAP), Chancellor Pastor Jossy Ekpe recently met with the Chairman of the FCT Governing Council, Prof. Victor Patrick, in Abuja. The meeting, which also featured Celestino, a renowned Naval Architect from Ivory Coast, marks a key moment in SOSOCHAP’s evolving national and international strategy.
Held in a calm but powerful setting, the engagement was centered on deepening collaboration, fostering cross-border development ideas, and pushing forward SOSOCHAP’s grassroots agenda across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.
Chancellor Jossy Ekpe, who has been at the forefront of grassroots activism and community transformation through SOSOCHAP, described the meeting as “a pivotal point in building bridges across governance, innovation, and people-focused policies.”
Prof. Victor Patrick, known for his academic depth and pro-development ideology, commended SOSOCHAP’s mission and encouraged stronger collaboration with regional stakeholders, particularly in areas like urban development, youth empowerment, and infrastructure design.
The presence of Celestino, a Naval Architect from Ivory Coast, introduced an international dimension to the conversation. His insights into sustainable marine design and coastal development sparked discussions about integrating eco-sensitive planning into the Niger Delta and South-South zone infrastructure.
“This isn’t just about political engagement,” Celestino stated. “It’s about building Africa from within, by connecting bold grassroots leadership with technical expertise.”
This engagement is one of many “strategic moves” by Pastor Jossy Ekpe and the SOSOCHAP leadership to align the South-South region with broader national and continental development efforts. By interacting with top government figures like Prof. Patrick, SOSOCHAP is setting the tone for a new kind of politics one driven by vision, community engagement, and results.
As the campaign motto “SOSOCHAP to the World” gains momentum, this meeting signifies the expanding footprint of the movement beyond regional boundaries. With a growing network of allies and visionary thinkers, Pastor Jossy Ekpe continues to position SOSOCHAP as a vehicle for real change across Nigeria and Africa.
This is more than a meeting. It is a strategic alignment and a signal of what’s to come.