We are pleased to announce that Hon. Dr. Joe Madu will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Virtual Colloquium in honor of General Ibrahim Babangida.
Dr. Joe Madu is a highly accomplished economist and international business leader, with a distinguished career that spans across both the United States and Nigeria. He is an alumnus of the University of Massachusetts, Bryant University, and Cambridge College, where he obtained his degrees in business and economics.
Dr. Madu began his career as an investment banker with Prudential Bache Securities, a subsidiary of Prudential Insurance. His expertise and leadership quickly propelled him to the position of Regional Vice President at Wisconsin National Life Insurance Co., a Fortune 500 company, where he was responsible for operations across the northeastern United States, managing over 5,000 employees.
After returning to Nigeria, Dr. Madu served as a key member of the economic team responsible for setting up a new government in Imo State. In this role, he contributed significantly to the state’s economic strategies and governance. He also led COMZER Financial Insurance Corporation to become the largest minority-owned insurance and financial services company in Massachusetts before his return to Nigeria.
Currently, Dr. Madu is the Managing Director of ITC Worldwide Limited, an IT consulting and solutions company with a global presence in the USA, India, South America, and Nigeria. He also serves as the Principal Partner of Bridge Continental Advisory Group, an international economic development and infrastructure consulting firm based in Washington D.C. In this capacity, Dr. Madu advises various states and countries on economic development projects, helping to create substantial employment opportunities.
Additionally, Dr. Madu is the Chairman of Franklin Howard International Corporation in Houston, Texas, and holds several significant board affiliations, including Vice Chairman of African Safety Insurance Nigeria Ltd., Executive Director of Bank Blackwell (the first online Black bank in the USA), and Vice Chairman of the Greater Roxbury/Boston Chamber of Commerce. He is also a board member of the Independent Insurance Association of Massachusetts and Chairman of the Economic Development Committee WK.
Dr. Madu’s contributions to business and philanthropy have earned him numerous honors, including recognition by the City of Boston, Boston Private Bank, and the Greater Roxbury Chambers of Commerce. He has been named one of the most influential Black/minority individuals in Massachusetts in both 1995 and 1996, and is listed in “Who’s Who CEO’s of America” and “Who’s Who of the Business World” worldwide.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Joe Madu to the colloquium, where his extensive experience and insights will contribute greatly to the discussions in honor of General Ibrahim Babangida.
Registration:
To participate in this event, please register through the following portal: AFRIEF Virtual Colloquium Registration.
We look forward to your participation in this important event!