Mr. Olufemi Bakare stands as an icon in Nigeria’s corporate landscape. He is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Fenchurch Group which is a leading conglomerate in Nigeria and  across West Africa.

For over two decades, his effective leadership and  expertise in business management have blossomed into a legacy of growth, guiding Fenchurch from a single logistics venture to a beacon of innovation. With dedication, Olufemi has nurtured acquisition strategies, project structuring and robust corporate governance which have hugely impacted economic growth in Nigeria and the West African sub region.

 Bakare’s intellectual foundation is as impressive as his character. He holds an LLB (Hons) in Law from London South Bank University (UK) and a BVC from the Inns of Court School of Law (ICSL). This robust academic grounding fuels his role as a sought-after panelist at prestigious events, including Lagos Start Up Week – The Future of Energy 2022, and the Domestic Gas Summit: Gas to Power Value Chain, Abuja Chamber of Commerce, 2023. His insightful articles, such as “Efficient Power: Addressing a Critical Element in Nigeria’s Agro-Industrial Revolution” (May 15, 2020) and “Power and Internet of Things: Energy Efficiency as Catalyst for Technological Innovation and Economic Growth in Nigeria” (2023), reflect a mind committed to progress.

He has, over the last 13 years, led the growth and development of Fenchurch from a single logistics company to a strong presence in the Energy and Power sectors, especially in the development and ownership of Independent Power Plants (IPPs) and mini electrical power distribution grid systems across the country to bridge the power gap and contribute to the development narrative of the country.

Prior to founding Fenchurch, he worked at Petroconsultants-MIA (IHS Energy) UK and Zenon Oil and Gas Nigeria. He sits on the boards of Zeric Energy Resources Limited, Terra Green Limited, and the Sickle Cell Aid Foundation of Nigeria. He is the Chairman of Bremen O&M Nigeria Limited, the Vice Chairman of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Power Sector Group, and a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Olufemi Bakare was honoured with the Special Recognition Award by  Rotary Club in acknowledgement of his Entrepreneurial Competence and Service to Humanity in 2020 and the esteemed Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in 2024. He also earned  recognition as one of the leading CEOs of 2022 in Nigeria by The Guardian Newspaper. Likewise, Fenchurch Group, over which he presides as CEO, was awarded a special recognition for Professional Excellence in The Power Sector by The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter in 2022.

It was in recognition of his Sterling Contribution to Nation Building in the Sphere of Corporate Management (Energy, Power and Infrastructure Development) that Mr. Olufemi Bakare was deemed worthy to be conferred with the Nigerian Achievement Award.