Logistics is a vital aspect of any economy, and Nigeria is no exception. With a growing population and increasing demand for goods and services, logistics professionals have become instrumental in ensuring the smooth flow of supply chain activities.
In this article, we’ll be highlighting the top 50 influential logistics voices in Nigeria, who range from industry experts to thought leaders and executives. They have made significant contributions to the logistics sector and are driving innovation and growth in the industry.
1. Olutosin Oni: Tosin Oni is the current Chief Executive Officer at Gokada. He also has experience as a principal at EchoVC Partners, an African-focused venture capital firm investing from seed to series B across various sectors.
2. Chidi Ajaere: Chidi Ajaere is the CEO of God is Good Logistics, a leading logistics service provider in Nigeria.
3. Frank Nneji: Frank Nneji is the CEO of ABC Transport, the first transport company in Nigeria to become a public limited company.
4. Leo Stan Ekeh: Leonard Stanley Ekeh is the founder of Zinox Technologies and also the CEO of Konga.com.
5. Temitope Iluyemi: Temitope Iluyemi became an influence in the logistics world in her position as Supply Network Operations Manager at Procter & Gamble West Africa.
6. Yinka Olayanju: Yinka Olayanju is the Co-founder and Chief Operating officer at Africa Delivery Technologies (Kwik), after over 10 years in the logistics and supply chain industry.
7. Ifeanyi Ogochukwu: Ifeanyi Ogochukwu is the CEO of Interstate Transport Services, one of the largest Transport services in Nigeria.
8. Bala Yesufu: Bala is the founder and CEO of DV Global Link, a logistics and freight forwarding company.
9. Oluwaseun Omotosho: Oluwaseun Omotosho is the Chief Operating Officer at Gokada. He has also been a prominent voice in Logitech through companies like Cars 45.
10. Adewale Adeyipo: Adewale is the CEO of CWG Plc, a technology solutions company that offers logistics and e-Commerce services.
11. Ziad Maalouf: He is the Managing Director of Kobo360, a logistics platform that connects shippers to truck drivers.
12. Gbenga Afolabi: Gbenga is currently the Regional Operations Manager at GIG Mobility. He also has several years of experience in Fleet management.
13. Olusiji Ijogun: Olusiji is the founder and CEO of Sujimoto Construction, a real estate company that offers logistics services.
14. Azuka Okeke: She is the Chief Executive Officer at the Africa Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management.
15. Ayo Awosika: Ayo Awosika has formed his influence in distribution operations management and logistics.
16. Amina J Mohammed: Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and former Minister of Environment in Nigeria, responsible for promoting sustainable logistics.
17. Azukaego Chukwuelue: Azukaego is a supply chain professional with years of experience in the field.
18. Tayo Okorie: Tayo is a supply chain leader, who promotes inclusive leadership in supply chain.
19. Gbenga Oyebode: Gbenga Oyebode is the Chairman of Aluko & Oyebode, one of Nigeria's leading law firms, specializing in logistics and transportation law.
20. Olatowun Candie-Johnson: He is a Chair member at Kwik Africa, where he uses his experience and skills towards company growth and logistics solutions.
21. Izin Akioya: Izin is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Africa; a digital platform that advances the supply chain in Africa.
22. Adefunke Adeyemi: Adefunke Adeyemi has been committed to building Africa’s socio-economic prospects, via air connectivity and logistics.
23. Fifemayo Aiyesimoju: She is the Head of Marketing and Growth at Glovo, with experience managing other logistics brands such as OLX, Nigeria.
24. Nkiru Amodi-Emina: Nkiru is a co-founder of Pivo Africa, a procurement platform for agro commodities for exportation, with a focus on the supply chain process.
25. Isaac Osagie: Isaac Osagie is the Growth Marketing Manager at Speedaf Express, a logistics company with footprints across Africa. He has made a mark by bridging the Fintech gap using logistics solutions.
26. Ijeoma Akwiwu: Ijeoma is also a co-founder of Pivo Africa, a procurement platform for agro commodities for exportation, hence building the logistics ecosystem.
27. Dr Ola Brown: Dr Ola Brown has established her influence as the founder of Flying Doctors and Health Capital Africa.
28. Bolaji Akinboro: He is the Co-founder and CEO of Cellulant, a fintech company that provides digital payments and logistics solutions.
29. Ayodele Adenaike: Ayodele Adenaike has experience as a Director of Logistics, working with giants in the logistics sector such as DHL, Speedaf Express and GIGM.
30. Adetayo Bamiduro: Adetayo is the co-founder of Max.ng, the logistics company that seeks to transform mobility across Africa.
31. Olumide Olusanya: He is the founder of Gloopro, and has built a solid name in the logistics business.
32. Damilola Olokesusi: Damilola is the Founder and CEO of Shuttlers, a Nigerian technology-driven transportation startup.
33. Sam Maduka Onyishi: Sam Onyishi is the Chairman of Peace mass transit, another strong logistics and transport company in Nigeria.
34. Byron Akpu-Agbata: Bryon is a fleet manager at Max, with experience in the transport industry, spanning over 5 years.
35. Prince Nnamdi Ekeh: Prince Nnamdi Ekeh is a co-founder of Konga and a founder of Yudala.
36. Nick Imudia: Nick Imudia is also a co-founder at Konga online shopping.
37. Innocent Chukwuma: Innocent Chukwuma is the founder and CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, the country’s first indigenous automobile manufacturing company.
38. Larry Chinekezi: Larry Chinekezi is the Executive Chairman of Moov Africa, a transport solution company.
39. Kabir Shagaya: He is the president and CEO of Zippy Logistics, a company that focuses on supply chain management.
40. Auwalu Badamosi Babura: Auwalu is an Executive Director at Red Star Express, another main logistics player in the country.
41. Emotu Balogun: Emotu Balogun is the co-founder of Send Box, a logistics company in Nigeria.
42. Moses O Enenwali: He is the co-founder and CEO of Topship, a logistics company creating access to global trade for African merchants.
43. Tommy Erasmus: Tommy Erasmus is the Chief Executive officer at Skynet Worldwide Express.
44. Eric Opah: Eric Opah is the President/CEO and founder of Fortune Global Shipping and Logistics Limited; current Chairman, Nigeria-America Chamber of Commerce, Abia State Chapter
45. Nnamdi Okoh: Nmandi is a co-founder at Terminal Africa Inc. and has built his presence over years of experience.
46. Obi Ozor: He is a co-founder of Kobo360, a company that seeks to revolutionize the e-logistics landscape in Africa.
47. Adenike Onasoga: Adenike is referred to as a Supply Chain Leader after years of experience working with companies like Unilever and Kimberly-Clark.
48. Uche Ogboi: Uche Ogboi is a Chief Executive Officer at Lori as well as an expert in logistics management.
49. Tosin Joel: With many years to show for it, Tosin Joel is an accomplished operations and supply chain executive.
50. Temie Giwa Tubosun: Temie is the founder of LifeBank, a logistics company that uses data and technology to discover and deliver medical products to hospitals.

Source: Parcelupdates.com