Juwon Lawal Razaq
Juwon Lawal Razaq | |
|---|---|
| Born | Juwon Lawal Razaq 22 October 1979 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Ambrose Alli University Imperial College Business School Saïd Business School |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Africent Group |
Juwon Lawal Razaq (born 22 October 1979) is a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur.[1] He is a UN Eminent Peace Ambassador,[2] Global Ambassador of the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, London, and a former Forbes Business Council member.[3] He is the founder and CEO of Africent Group of Companies Ltd.[4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Juwon Lawal Razaq, originally from Kogi State, Nigeria, spent his formative years in Lagos. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and later pursued an MBA in Business Administration and Management at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. He is an alumnus of Saïd Business School at Oxford University.[6][7]
Business and career
[edit]Razaq has a background in the oil and marine logistics industry.[8] In 2005, he transitioned into providing consultancy services in oil marketing and training. He then founded Stevepel Energy Resources Limited, marking his entry into the energy sector.[9] In 2009, Razaq expanded into marine logistics, founding S. T. & L. Bunkers Ltd, later rebranding it as ABD Fuels Plc. In 2010, he diversified into producing lubricants for automotive and industrial use and supplying marine fuels.[10] The evolution continued with the transformation of ABD Fuels into S8 Contractors and the establishment of AfricentOCL Global, operating in London and Nigeria in the energy and logistics sector. He also had a tenure as Senior Trader at Winson Oil Pte in Singapore at a time in his career.[11][12] Juwon is also the CEO of Juwonoil LLC, a company based in Houston, Texas, which specializes in the trading and brokerage of marine fuels, lubricants, crude oil, base oils, and fuel blends.
Notable awards and affiliations
[edit]- Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013[4]
- Businessman of the Year 2020[13]
- UN Eminent Peace Ambassador 2020[14]
- Member, Forbes Business Council 2020-2022[3]
- Member & Global Ambassador, Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, London 2021[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Juwon Lawal: Changing the world through business entrepreneurship". themomentng.com. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "The United Nations chooses Dubai as the starting point for its Diamond Jubilee celebrations". albayan.ae. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ a b "Africent Group Boss, Razaq Juwon Lawal, Becomes Member of Forbes Business Council". saharaweeklyng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ a b "Black Excellence: Success Story Of This Nigerian Entrepreneur Who Made His First Million At 23 From Selling Palm Oil And Runs Businesses Across The World". dukeintmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Juwon Rasak Lawal; A Charitable Entrepreneur". theoctopusnews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Juwon Lawal Razaq: The Trailblazing Entrepreneur Redefining Business Landscapes". globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Young Business Elite, Juwon Lawal Razaq's Masterstroke". cityspy.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Lawal's doggedness". punchng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "After making his 1st million at 23 while selling palm oil, he now runs big businesses in several countries". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Meet Amb Razaq Juwon Lawal, Entrepreneur And Founder Of Africent Group". zgr.net. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Razaq Juwon Lawal: From Making first 1million as Palm Oil Seller to Global Entrepreneur". risingafrica.org. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Why I Ventured into Marine, Other Businesses -Juwon Lawal". globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ a b "Commonwealth Club Appoints Africent Group CEO, Razaq Lawal 'Global Ambassador'". justnews.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "AfrocentOCL CEO, Juwon Lawal's Recipes For Entrepreneurial Success". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.