PRINCE ABIODUN LOGISTICS NIGERIA LIMITED is a fully indigenous Nigerian logistics and commodity trading company headquartered at 22 wharf road, Apapa, Lagos. Founded in 2009 by Prince Abiodun Afolabi. The Company has grown from a single-truck haulage operation into a leading importer and distributor of staple food commodities and end-to-end supply-chain solutions across West Africa.
We are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under RC 1283741 and licensed by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as an authorized clearing agent. Our core business revolves around two integrated verticals: Commodity Trading and Logistics Services.
OUR COMMODITY TRADING DIVISION
We specialize in the importation, warehousing, and nationwide distribution of high-demand agricultural commodities:
- Wheat (Hard Red Winter & Soft White)
- Origin: Kazakhstan
- Grades: Milling-grade (11–14% protein)
- Packaging: 50 kg PP bags or 1 MT jumbo bags
- Minimum Volume: 12,500 MT
- Parboiled Long-Grain Rice
- Origin: Thailand, India, Vietnam
- Grades: 5%, 10%, 15% broken
- Packaging: 25 kg / 50 kg branded bags
- Minimum Volume: 12,500MT
- ICUMSA 45 Refined White Sugar
- Origin: Brazil, Thailand
- Polarization: Min. 99.8°
- Packaging: 50 kg PP bags
- Minimum Volume: 12,500 MT
All imports undergo mandatory NAFDAC registration, SONCAP certification, and radiation testing at the port. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for aflatoxin, pesticide residue, and foreign matter.
OUR LOGISTICS & SUPPLY-CHAIN DIVISION
We operate a fully integrated logistics ecosystem:
1. Haulage Fleet
- 85 owned trucks (30-tonne flatbeds, side-curtains, and refrigerated units)
- GPS-tracked 24/7 via Geotab
- Drivers trained under FRSC Defensive Driving Course
2. Warehousing
- 25,000 sqm bonded warehouse in Apapa (temperature-controlled zones for sugar)
- 15,000 sqm general warehouse in Ibadan
- FIFO inventory system powered by Odoo ERP
3. Customs Clearance
- In-house licensed clearing agents
- Pre-arrival Form M processing within 48 hours
- Duty payment via single-window platform (NICIS II)
4. Last-Mile Delivery
- Partnerships with 120 third-party light vehicles for intra-city distribution
- Proof-of-Delivery (POD) via mobile app with photo & OTP
OUR OPERATIONAL FOOTPRINT
- Head Office: Apapa, Lagos
- Branch Offices: Kano, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Abuja
- Regional Hubs: Cotonou (Benin), Lomé (Togo) for trans-shipment
- Export Markets: Niger, Chad, Ghana (rice re-export)
QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
We are certified under:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
- HACCP – Food Safety for wheat, rice, sugar
- NDPA Compliance – Data Protection (see Privacy Policy)
Every consignment is accompanied by:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) from SGS or Intertek
- Fumigation Certificate
- Bill of Lading (original)
- NAFDAC Product Registration Number
WHY CHOOSE US?
1. Reliability
- 98.7% on-time delivery rate (2024 audit)
- Zero cargo loss in insured fleet since 2020
2. Competitive Pricing
- Direct contracts with millers in Thailand and Brazil
- Bulk vessel chartering (Handymax 35,000 DWT) reduces freight cost by 12%
3. Transparency
- Real-time cargo tracking portal for customers
- Digital waybills and e-invoices
4. Financial Flexibility
- 30–60 day credit lines for verified distributors
- LC-backed imports via First Bank, Zenith, and UBA
5. Sustainability
- 40% of fleet runs on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)
- Solar-powered warehouse lighting in Apapa
MEET THE LEADERSHIP
Prince Abiodun Afolabi – Founder & CEO
- B.Sc. Transport Management (LASU)
- 18 years in maritime and logistics
- Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)
Mrs. Chioma Eze – Chief Operating Officer
- M.Sc. Supply Chain (University of Lagos)
- Former Regional Manager, Maersk Line
Mr. Segun ogundipe – Head of Commodity Trading
- 22 years in agro-commodities
- Ex-Senior Trader, Olam Nigeria
Mr. Chukwudi Okeke – Data Protection Officer
- Certified Data Protection Officer (NDPC)
- Ensures full compliance with NDPA 2023
OUR CLIENTS
We serve over 1,800 active customers:
- Flour Mills: Dangote Flour, Honeywell, FMN
- Food Manufacturers: Dufil (Indomie), BUA Foods
- Wholesale Distributors: 42 markets in Kano, Onitsha, Bodija
- Government: State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA)
- NGOs: WFP, USAID food aid programs
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
- Prince Abiodun Foundation: Donates 5,000 bags of rice annually to orphanages in Lagos and Ogun
- Driver Welfare Scheme: Free health insurance for 85 drivers and families
- Youth Empowerment: Apprenticeship program for 50 logistics graduates yearly
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
- ERP System: Odoo 17 Enterprise (inventory, finance, CRM)
- Customer Portal: track.princeabiodunlogistics.com
- Mobile App: “PAL Delivery” – real-time POD, invoice download
Blockchain Pilot: Tracing ICUMSA 45 sugar from Brazil mill to Nigerian retailer (2026 rollout)
