Mr. Okere has a distinguished career as a businessman, community leader and political activist in the United States and Africa. He is the President and CEO of Watchman Protective Services, Inc. (U.S.) and General Protection and Surveillance Limited (Nigeria). Mr. Okere is a former Nigeria Immigration/Border Patrol Officer. His accomplishments include recognition from the Governor of Maryland (office for Minority and women Business Enterprises), a national award from the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Office of Diaspora Affairs), and being listed among the “Top 100 Diversity Owned Business” in Maryland.
Mr. Okere has been selflessly engaged with several organizations and caucus: BlackRock Corporation Executive Board, African Business Owners Forum-USA Executive Board, Continental African Leadership Council (Maryland Democratic Party) Statewide Director, Continental Africans for Obama “Operation Vote”(Obama for America-MD) Statewide Director, Maryland Democratic Party Executive Committee, Affirmative Action Committee, Maryland Sister States Advisory Board, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (U.S. National Democratic Party),Mid-Atlantic Finance Committee by the Democratic National Committee/Obama Victory Fund.
Obama Delegate to the Democratic National Convention 2012. In addition, Mr. Okere is the Founder and President of Dayspring Revival Ministry International, Inc., a global charity foundation. Volunteer at the Prince George’s County Good News Jail & Prison Ministry.Patron Association of Nigerian women Leaders in Diaspora. www.watchmanprotective.com info@watchmanprotective.com)