Nigerian Cybersecurity Leader Rises to Presidency of ISACA Chapter in Canada

In a time when African professionals continue to redefine global excellence in technology, another remarkable milestone has been recorded abroad.

Joseph Edivri, a Nigerian-born cybersecurity leader, has been newly nominated and confirmed as President of the ISACA Calgary Chapter in Canada following what insiders describe as a rigorous and highly competitive selection process grounded in achievement, professional credibility and sustained service.

Mr. Edivri’s appointment places him at the helm of the Calgary Chapter of ISACA, one of the world’s most respected professional associations dedicated to advancing digital trust. With a presence in more than 195 countries and over 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA equips professionals in technology governance, audit, risk, privacy, cybersecurity and emerging technologies with globally recognized credentials, research, education and advocacy platforms.

What makes this appointment particularly noteworthy is not merely the title but the trajectory that led to it.

Before assuming the presidency, Mr. Edivri served on the Chapter Board for nearly a decade. He served as Secretary from 2017 to 2021, then as Vice President from 2021 to 2024. Colleagues describe his ascent as the culmination of years of steady governance leadership, strategic oversight, and consistent contributions to the professional community in Calgary.

His nomination to President came after a competitive review process evaluating professional standing, leadership record and reputation within the cybersecurity and risk management ecosystem held during the chapter’s AGM at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on September 4, 2024. Sources within the chapter confirm that his unanimous election reflects both peer confidence and recognition of sustained impact.

In his new role, Mr. Edivri serves as the chief governance authority for the Calgary Chapter, providing strategic direction, institutional oversight and official representation in alignment with ISACA’s global mission. The position demands both technical credibility and executive leadership balance he has cultivated across continents.

Long before leading a major North American professional chapter, Joseph Edivri laid the foundation in Nigeria. He worked as an Information Security Professional within the banking sector and contributed to cybersecurity and risk initiatives at multinational organizations operating in the country.

Those formative years in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving financial and technology environment sharpened his expertise in risk governance, compliance, and operational security. Joseph also worked at IBM and Microsoft in Nigeria.

His relocation to Canada did not mark a departure from that mission but rather an expansion of it. Today, his career reflects a transnational narrative of African excellence influencing global standards.

Under Edivri’s leadership, the ISACA Calgary Chapter continues its mandate to advance the development, adoption and use of globally accepted information systems knowledge and practices.

As part of ISACA’s international chapter network, the Calgary Chapter provides professional education, advocacy, mentorship and resource-sharing to more than 500 members across industry, academia and government.

The chapter’s strategic objectives include:

Sponsoring local educational seminars and workshops. Hosting regular professional chapter meetings.

Promoting best practices in IS audit, cybersecurity, and risk governance.

Elevating the visibility and credibility of the IS audit, control and security profession throughout the region.

Observers note that his presidency comes at a pivotal time, as governments and enterprises worldwide prioritize operational resilience, supply chain cybersecurity, and regulatory accountability.

For Nigeria and the broader African continent, Edivri’s appointment is another powerful reminder that African professionals are not merely participating in global technology leadership; they are shaping it.

In an era where digital trust underpins economic growth and national security, leadership roles within organizations such as ISACA carry significant weight. They influence standards, professional development pathways, and cross-border industry conversations.

From Lagos to Calgary, Joseph Edivri’s story underscores a broader narrative: that African expertise, when matched with discipline and global engagement, continues to command respect on the world stage.

As the cybersecurity landscape grows more complex and interconnected, leaders like Mr. Edivri demonstrate that the diaspora remains a vital bridge between continents, exporting competence, importing perspective, and elevating Africa’s imprint in global technology governance.