Global Collaboration in Action: Dr. Bizzell and Nzanga Mobutu Discuss Development Opportunities
New Carrollton, Maryland — December 11, 2024 — Dr. Bizzell recently welcomed Nzanga Mobutu during his visit to the United States to discuss strengthening U.S.-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) investments by private companies. Their dialogue focused on fostering partnerships that promote economic development, trade, and public health initiatives, aiming to enhance the well-being of communities in both nations.
This meeting underscored our collective commitment to building bridges between the U.S. and DRC—bridges of innovation, collaboration, and progress. Through our partnership, we aim to catalyze change that uplifts communities, drives economic development, and sets a foundation for a brighter, more resilient future.
Since 2019, Bizzell has been a committed partner in the DRC, addressing some of the region’s most pressing challenges while fostering sustainable growth. From responding to health crises to investing in the infrastructure that powers progress, our work reflects a deep-seated mission: to create innovative, sustainable solutions that transform lives and strengthen the bonds between nations.
With an established office in Kinshasa, Bizzell has made a long-term commitment to the DRC and its surrounding regions. Our initiatives in logistics, trade, transportation, and public health are designed to align with the U.S. and DRC’s shared vision of fostering economic growth, improving health outcomes, and empowering communities.
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The projects were donated as part of Bizzell’s corporate social responsibility and addresses both sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water which remains a challenge in Nigeria. “It is estimated that more than 60 million people in Nigeria do not have access to basic clean water supply and that number grows each year as a result of climate change and population growth”, according to Dr. Bizzell. “Water saves lives and providing clean water is more important now than ever which is why we decided to construct and donate the water projects to the Odo Ayedub and Oke Ako communities in the Ekiti State of Nigeria”.
The commissioning of the projects was preceded by a ceremony at the palace of the traditional ruler of Odo Ayedun-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade JP (Ajigbotoluwa I), the Owa of Odo Ayedun, who expressed his gratitude on behalf of the community, and conferred the chieftaincy title of Balógun Akórewọ̀lú of Odo Ayedun-Ekiti on Dr. Anton C. Bizzell, in recognition of his contribution to the development of the community. Dr. Bizzell, an African-American who traces his ancestry to Nigeria through ancestry DNA testing was also named ‘Ọmọ́wálé’ and welcomed as a son of the community.
The chieftaincy and commissioning ceremonies were witnessed by a mammoth crowd from the community, as well as senior government officials, traditional rulers, and other community stakeholders. The Ekiti First Lady H.E. Erelu Bisi Fayemi, on behalf of the Government of Ekiti State, thanked Bizzell for the kind gesture and appealed to them to favorably consider scaling up the intervention to benefit more communities. In her words, “You will find the Government and people of Ekiti state – the land of honor – to be people of integrity, who will always follow through with commitments they make to you and ensure such interventions are protected and well maintained.”