
Segun Adebutu
Chairman/CEO
Biography
Segun Adebutu is a Nigerian visionary, business magnate, investor and philanthropist with investments spanning Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Construction, Telecommunications, Shipping, Mining, Agriculture and Entertainment.
He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Petrolex Oil and Gas, a leading indigenous owned oil and gas company. Under his leadership, Petrolex has grown to become one of Africa's leading integrated energy conglomerates with investments across the energy value chain.
Segun Adebutu is passionate about creating opportunities for young Africans and is actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives. He is the founder of the Ojulowo Omoluabi Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on empowering underprivileged children and youths in Nigeria.
His vision for Petrolex is to create Africa's largest energy company that will power the continent's industrialization while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship and corporate governance. His leadership philosophy centers on innovation, integrity, and sustainable development.
Achievements
- Established Petrolex Oil & Gas Limited, one of Nigeria's largest indigenous energy companies
- Developed the Petrolex Mega Oil City, a 101,000-acre petroleum industrial park in Ibefun, Ogun State
- Launched the largest tank farm in Sub-Saharan Africa with a capacity of 300 million liters
- Created over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs through various business ventures
- Received numerous awards for business leadership and philanthropy

