For Agbeniga Adedamola Ademola—better known in business circles as Adekaz and as Omopasuma online—the story of ADEKAZ Oil Nigeria Limited is as much about legacy as it is about entrepreneurship. Raised in a household where engine oil was more than a commodity, Adedamola’s journey into the refined petroleum market began early, shaped by the discipline and structure imparted by his late father.
Today, ADEKAZ Oil stands out for its expansive reach across Nigeria’s automotive sector, distributing everything from engine and gear oils to spare parts and specialty lubricants. The company’s robust supply network caters to both motorists and technicians, a testament to the foundational business lessons Adedamola absorbed as a child.
After university and completing his National Youth Service Corps, Adedamola returned to the industry he knew best. His deep familiarity with the trade, built over years of hands-on experience, set the stage for steady growth—even as Nigeria’s economic landscape shifted.
Adedamola is candid about the realities of running a business in Nigeria. For him, success isn’t just about profit margins or expansion—though he celebrates the recent launch of a new ADEKAZ Oil branch in Abuja as a milestone. True achievement, he says, is found in supporting family and ensuring children’s education amidst the nation’s economic challenges.
The road hasn’t been smooth. Adedamola points to unpredictable taxes, currency swings, inflation, insecurity, and market volatility as daily hurdles for petroleum entrepreneurs. Still, his father’s influence endures, guiding his business decisions and personal values, long after his passing.
Looking ahead, Adedamola envisions a legacy that stretches beyond commerce. He dreams of establishing a hospital to provide free healthcare—a reflection of his desire to give back and uplift those around him.
In a rare personal revelation, Adedamola shares that he grew up in a household that prized privacy, and adds a detail few know: he’s left-handed.
As he steers ADEKAZ Oil through expansion and economic headwinds, Adekaz’s story is one of resilience, hard-earned wisdom, and a commitment to making a difference—both in Nigeria’s petroleum industry and in the lives of those he hopes to impact.
