Funsho Lawal: A Flag-waving Compatriot

Funsho Lawal, Chairman Sogenal Petroleum, is an embodiment of numerous virtues. These include diligence, excellence, integrity and many more. That his workaholic disposition has taken him to places where kings wine and queens dine is a testament to his growing influence and resultant affluence. A force to be reckoned with in Nigeria’s economic sector, his entrepreneurial exploits readily qualifies him as one of the most audacious businessmen Nigeria can boast of. The exceptional achiever grabbed life by the lapel and got transformed into an enviable status filled with great accomplishments.

Lawal,  a sure colossus in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, is also a trailblazer. His name will enjoy good mention in the history of the sector. His contribution and influence on the nation’s economy have earned him a place in political circles in the country. But this, it was hinted, transcends party politics as many presidents have at various times sought his opinions on matters of the economy. This, we further gathered, is simply because of his excellent grasp and experience in his chosen career.

Little wonder he has remained a decimal factor in the country. This, we gathered, has also earned him three national honours,  OON, OFR, and CON. These honours are in recognition of his worthy deeds and love for his country, an attestation to his sterling credentials that validates his life of commitment to nation-building in terms of promoting economic growth through jobs, wealth creation and empowerment.

It was also revealed that he has been playing pivotal roles in who occupies the nation’s topmost political office through the Corporate Forum, simply because of his belief in the unity of the country.

“The former President of Petroleum Club’s love and patriotism for Nigeria is simply out of this world. This is the reason he has all his businesses in Nigeria,’’ our source added.