Juwon Lawal Razaq
Born
Juwon Lawal Razaq

(1979-10-22) 22 October 1979
NationalityNigerian
Alma materAmbrose Alli University
Imperial College Business School
Saïd Business School
Occupation(s)Businessman, Entrepreneur
Known forAfricent 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

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 alumni of Saïd Business School at Oxford University.[6][7]

Business and career

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]

Notable awards and affiliations

  • 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

  1. ↑ "Juwon Lawal: Changing the world through business entrepreneurship". themomentng.com. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  2. ↑ "The United Nations chooses Dubai as the starting point for its Diamond Jubilee celebrations". albayan.ae. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. 1 2 "Africent Group Boss, Razaq Juwon Lawal, Becomes Member of Forbes Business Council". saharaweeklyng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  4. 1 2 "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.
  5. ↑ "Juwon Rasak Lawal; A Charitable Entrepreneur". theoctopusnews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  6. ↑ "Juwon Lawal Razaq: The Trailblazing Entrepreneur Redefining Business Landscapes". globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  7. ↑ "Young Business Elite, Juwon Lawal Razaq's Masterstroke". cityspy.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  8. ↑ "Lawal's doggedness". punchng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "Meet Amb Razaq Juwon Lawal, Entrepreneur And Founder Of Africent Group". zgr.net. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  11. ↑ "Razaq Juwon Lawal: From Making first 1million as Palm Oil Seller to Global Entrepreneur". risingafrica.org. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  12. ↑ "Why I Ventured into Marine, Other Businesses -Juwon Lawal". globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  13. 1 2 "Commonwealth Club Appoints Africent Group CEO, Razaq Lawal 'Global Ambassador'". justnews.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  14. ↑ "AfrocentOCL CEO, Juwon Lawal's Recipes For Entrepreneurial Success". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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