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Juwon Lawal Razaq (born 22 October ) is a Nigerian born entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Africent Group. His company, ABD Fuels was awarded the Marine Logistics Provider of the Year by the Young Achievers Award.^[1]

Early life and education

Juwon Razaq is from Kogi State, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos. He started business at a young age managing his father’s palm oil business. He holds a in Business Administration and an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State.^[2] He also received professional executive training in agribusiness from Harvard Business School.

Business and Career

Juwon Lawal has built a diversified career in the oil, marine logistics, and energy sectors. His career began in when he transitioned from consultancy services in oil marketing and training to founding his first company, Stevepel Energy Resources Limited, which marked his formal entry into the energy industry.

In , Lawal expanded his interests into marine logistics by establishing S. T. & L. Bunkers Ltd, which later rebranded to ABD Fuels Plc. This move allowed him to strengthen his presence in the marine fuel supply market. The following year, he diversified further by venturing into the production of lubricants for both automotive and industrial applications.

In a strategic evolution, ABD Fuels Plc was transformed into S8 Contractors, a step that enabled Lawal to expand operations. He later founded AfricentOCL UK Ltd, a London-based firm specializing in energy and logistics services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. AfricentOCL UK Ltd has been recognized with several awards, including the “Best Vessel Chartering & Maritime Materials Provider” in and the “Best International Ship Broker Award” in

Lawal’s international experience includes serving as Senior Trader at Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd, a prominent oil trading firm based in Singapore. During his tenure, he honed his skills in oil trading, further establishing his expertise in the global energy market.

Currently, Lawal is the CEO of JuWonOil LLC, based in Houston, Texas. The company specializes in the trading and brokerage of marine fuels, lubricants, crude oil, base oils, and fuel blends. Under his leadership, JuWonOil LLC has grown as a significant player in the American energy market, serving a diverse clientele.

Philosophical views

As a zealous entrepreneur, Lawal is quoted by The Sun newspaper to have said, “I strongly believe in my country and that things will surely get better. I am very passionate about this country and I strongly believe in Nigeria and Africa at large. Economic growth is a challenge across the globe, but the country will get there one day looking at the growth of small and medium industries, sales, market hub, you will agree that small thriving businesses are the true reflection of a country’s economic wellbeing.”^[3]^[4]

Recognition

Lawal's ABD Fuels was the Young Achievers Awards winner for Marine Logistics Provider of the Year. In , he emerged winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Global Excellence Recognition Awards.

In , he was named a UN Eminent Peace Ambassador and ^[5]^[6]Businessman of the Year by the International Association of World Peace Advocates and the Global Excellence Awards, respectively.

In July , Juwon Lawal Razaq was accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Lawal was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honours.

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club appointed Razaq Juwon Lawal as Global Ambassador and Member of the Club in March The Club is an international network of experts in business and government with the aim of driving economic and social outcomes through collaboration to create jobs and alleviate poverty. The core mandate of the Club is to facilitate and promote international trade by way of shared advice, business networking events, conferences, and seminars. The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club is also a global business membership organization that provides a unique business networking and trade development platform for small to medium-sized businesses. The Club business members span the world across 54 countries, worldwide.

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