About Dr. Obiora Madu

Pioneering Global Trade & Supply Chain

A career spanning nearly four decades shaping policy, driving export initiatives and building capacity across the African continent and beyond.

Dr. Obiora Madu

CEO, Multimix Academy

Director General, African Centre For Supply Chain (ACSC)

The Golden Thread

An Architect of Trade Solutions

Dr. Obiora Madu is a renowned authority in international trade and supply chain management. With a career spanning nearly four decades, he has been at the forefront of shaping policy, driving export initiatives, and building capacity across the African continent and globally.

His deep expertise is characterized by a "golden thread" of strategic vision connecting complex multimodal transport systems to international market access. He is not just a consultant — he is an architect of trade solutions that empower economies.

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Global Impact

37+ Years of Shaping Global Commerce

Dr. Madu's footprint extends across continents, pioneering services export and fostering strategic collaborations with leading international development organizations.

ITC

International Trade Centre

Extensive collaboration with the International Trade Centre, Geneva, driving capacity building initiatives and enhancing export competitiveness for SMEs across emerging markets.

USAID

Trade Facilitation

Partnered on transformative projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development, focusing on trade facilitation and breaking down barriers to regional integration.

AfDB

African Development Bank

Strategic consultancy for the African Development Bank, contributing to policy frameworks that support robust supply chain infrastructure and intra-African trade expansion.

Timeline

Professional Journey

A chronological overview of milestones in trade and supply chain leadership.

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Academic Excellence

Doctorate in Business Administration from SMC University, Switzerland. Adjunct Professor at Malaysia University of Science and Technology

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Visionary Leadership

Founder/CEO of Multimix Group and African Centre for Supply Chain

37+ Years
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National Recognition

National Productivity Order of Merit by the President of Nigeria

2014
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Thought Leadership

Author of 10 books. Pioneer of Nigeria's first services export document

2006
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Global Impact

Collaborations with ITC Geneva, USAID, African Development Bank, US Commercial Service

Ongoing
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Industry Awards

NEPC Services Export Award. Fellow of multiple professional institutes

2022
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Education Pioneer

Certified International Trade Educator. Led Commonwealth Secretariat training programme

2016
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Innovation Driver

Transforming Africa's logistics and supply chain through strategic process improvement

Present

Professional Fellowships

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    Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport

    (FCILT) — Global recognition for sustained contribution.

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    Fellow, Institute of Export & International Trade

    Acknowledging deep expertise in cross-border commerce.

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    Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management

    Distinguished leadership in corporate strategy.

Academic Accolades

  • Doctorate in Business Administration
  • MSc in Supply Chain Management
  • Advanced Certifications in Global Trade Compliance