Osita Michael Ogbu

Background

Ogbu, Osita Michael was born on September 29, 1957 in Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria. Son of Paul and Uzoamaka Irene (Okoli) Ogbu. came to the United States, 1983.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, U. Nigeria, 1979; Master of Arts in Economics, Howard U., 1984; Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Howard U., 1988.

Career

District sales manager, Lever Brothers Nigeria, Ltd., Apapa, Lagos., 1980-1982; research fellow, Howard U., Washington, 1984-1986; research affiliate, United States Housing and Urban Development, Washington, 1985-1986; consultant, The World Bank, Washington, 1986-1987; economist, consultant, The World Bank, Washington, since 1988.

Achievements

• Osita Michael Ogbu has been listed as a noteworthy Economist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Economics Association.

Connections

Father:

Paul Ogbu

Mother:

Uzoamaka Irene (Okoli) Ogbu