Tenax Holdings is an integrated company that combines Energy, Marine and Trading & Logistics capabilities to create sustainable value and drive long-term growth. Through disciplined governance, operational excellence, and sustainability-driven strategies, Tenax empowers portfolio companies to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions for Africa’s evolving energy future.
Our core values guide everything we do:
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring confidentiality and trust in all we do.
We protect our people, assets and the enviroment at all times.
We consistently deliver with quality, efficiency and precision.
We embrace new technologies and ideas that drive better outcomes.
We balance growth with environmental responsibility and social impact.
We work as one group, integrating across subsidiaries and partnering with stakeholders to deliver shared success.
TENAX Holdings, Head Office
16A, Africa lane, Off Admiralty Road,
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Jide is the Founder and Group Chief Executive of the Tenax Group of Companies. He is a seasoned and successful entrepreneur, a visionary investor and business leader with experience spanning over three decades, working in different roles within the oil and gas industry both locally and internationally, as well as the logistics and marine sectors respectively.
He co-founded the TSL group of companies, which included Transport Services Limited (TSL), a Nigeria’s leading road transportation company, and TSL Logistics, the largest independent petroleum infrastructure operations and management (O&M) company in Africa. This business interest has since evolved into what is today referred to as Tenax Marine Limited.
Prior to founding these companies, Mr. Tinubu worked in the Legal Department of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (now ExxonMobil) and with Cargo Maritime Paris, a firm of shipbrokers that specializes in petroleum product tankers. He also worked with Ocean and Oil Services Limited, where he regularly coordinated large-scale road transportation of bitumen and other petroleum products purchased from the company to various parts of the country.
Mr. Tinubu holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Liverpool, England and a master’s degree in Maritime Law from the University of London and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999.
Bayo Olukotun has garnered lots of experience during his career in various sectors of the marine and maritime industry. He has in the past twenty-five years, worked in several companies including UMARC0/Coastal Service, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company as well as Bourbon lnteroil Nigeria Limited amongst others. He worked in various roles such as Shipping & Forwarding, Terminal operations, Marine Logistics, Maritime contract management amongst others.
Bayo obtained his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Ibadan, and has taken courses from Lloyd Maritime Academy including the Diploma in Maritime Business Management.
Jerry is a finance professional and business leader with nearly two decades of experience in financial management, project execution, operations management, strategy, commercial and business development
Prior to joining Tenax, he was the Director of Projects at Elektron Energy. Jerry also previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at Duport Midstream Company Limited, as the Head, Strategy and Business Development at Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited, Group Finance Advisor at Oilserv Limited, and an Associate at KPMG where he started his career.
Over the course of his career, he has advised and managed several projects, across multiple industries including oil & gas, power, agribusiness, hospitality and infrastructure. He has successfully advised a US$250m hospitality project, operationalized a US$115m strategic business units, developed and closed a US$50m downstream asset, fundraised successful acquisition of a US$12m infrastructure asset and several other transaction experiences.
Jerry holds a bachelor’s degree in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes University, an MBA from the Lagos Business School, a fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (FCCA), and a certified Project Management Practioner (PMP).
Ayoola has a first degree – B.Sc. in Industrial and Labour Relations. He obtained a Masters in Industrial and Personnel Relations from the University of Ibadan and another in Employment Relations from Università degli Studi Torino. He has over 15 years’ experience working in Human Resource Management, Corporate Services and Operations across Manufacturing, Automobile, Aviation, Marine and Oilfield Support services and Consulting Sectors. He has led and motivated dynamic HR teams to drive business success and accomplishing some Organizations’ over-arching goals in the recent times.
He was the Head, Human Resources and Administration at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (Operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Domestic Terminal 2). Before joining Bi_Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Ayo was the Lead Consultant, Human Resources at HT Business Consulting Ltd where he was the lead consultant for the Growth and Employment (GEM)Project of the Federal Government and World Bank. He also led the HR team to consult on the UKAID DEEPEN project in Nigeria.
He was Head, Human Resources and Admin at Proforce Limited (Manufacturers of Armoured Personnel Carriers and Bullet Proof Automobiles) and HR Manager at Lisabi Mills Nigeria Limited (Nigeria’s pioneer Food Processing Company). He is a Full member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) and Nigerian Institute of Training & Development.
Emmanuel is a dynamic and strategic legal practitioner, adept at structuring and negotiating high-value transactions, mitigating risks, and delivering bespoke legal solutions that drive business growth. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate restructurings, dispute resolution, and finance, where he provides end-to-end support from due diligence and regulatory engagement to contract negotiation and completion.
He has guided businesses through complex compliance landscapes, structured innovative financing arrangements, and developed robust risk management frameworks. Emmanuel combines technical proficiency with strong commercial insight, ensuring that legal solutions are practical, sustainable, and aligned with clients’ strategic objectives.
He is recognized for his results-driven and client-focused approach, consistently delivering value through precision, innovation, and resilience positions him as a trusted partner to businesses navigating Nigeria’s complex and evolving corporate landscape.
Because integration, reliability, and sustainability aren’t just strategies, they are who we are
TENAX is more than a holding company. We unite Energy, Marine, and Trading & Logistics into one system where each business supports the other. This integration creates efficiency, reduces risks, and maximizes value across the entire value chain.
With decades of leadership experience spanning multinationals like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Bourbon, TENAX brings world-class expertise with African market insight. Our teams know the terrain, the challenges, and the opportunities.
TENAX is proudly rooted in Nigeria but operates with a Pan-African vision. Our services extend across borders and are aligned with global standards, positioning us as a partner of choice for investors, governments, and clients.
Discipline is at the core of how we operate. From marine logistics to energy projects, TENAX is known for safety, reliability, and governance. Our robust Community Affairs, Safety, Health, Environment, and Security framework ensures compliance and stakeholder trust.
Aramide is a highly skilled Sales and Business Development Specialist with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and managing key client relationships across the marine logistics, offshore services, and oil & gas industries.
With a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex sales cycles, Aramide has consistently delivered multimillion-dollar revenues while overseeing accounts for global clients including Apple, Shell, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil. Her expertise spans contract negotiation, bid and tender management, account development, commercial operations, and supply chain optimization.
At the core of Aramide’s professional focus is increasing profitability, expanding market share, and ensuring effective participation in tendering processes, RFQs, and business development opportunities.
Before joining Tenax Marine, Aramide held a commercial role at Bourbon Offshore, overseeing vessel fleet utilization across West Africa. She was also part of the founding team at TSL Marine (now Tenax Marine). In addition, she worked with Canadian firm Intouch CX, a global leader in digital customer experience management, where she contributed to scaling and optimizing business process outsourcing initiatives.
Aramide holds a professional certification in Contract and Commercial Management from the World Commerce and Contracting Association and is an active member of the Supply Chain Management Association and the Canadian Professional Sales Association.
James is an Enterprising, Conventional and Social Individual with over a decade and half working experience in the Oil and Gas Support Services, Real Estate and Finance Sector. His attributes support company general compliance and regulatory affairs, Business Development, Accounts and Administrative duties both for start-ups and established companies.
Prior to joining Tenax Marine, James worked with Portplus Limited; an indigenous oil servicing company as the Head, Finance / Business Development and led a team to bid and awarded a 5-years + 2 NUIMS/SNEPCo contract for New Build PSV. He also prepared the cashflow for the acquisition of the asset (MV MATHIAS PRIDE) to mark a new era for the company. He was with Century Energy Services Limited (CESL), an Oil servicing firm as a finance coordinator and member of the project team for the acquisition of Century Port and Terminal (formerly SHELL Kidney Island Facility). Prior to CESL, he was with Diverse Concept Limited (DCL), real estate firm as Finance and Admin.Manager, a company awarded to construct 816 Housing Flats Estate in Igbogbo Ikorodu by Lagos State Government.
James is a graduate of Accounting from the University of Lagos, Member of the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) and has obtained several training courses in Sales and Marketing including a certification from Lagos Business School (Pan-Atlantic University). He is a Life-Learner and team oriented with highly developed skills in delivering superior solutions to clients and able to build motivated team that consistently exceeds targets from sourcing opportunities to successful job completion.
Olaniyan Caxton-Martins is a seasoned professional with a career spanning over 13 years in the offshore drilling, contract management, business development, project management, and manufacturing sectors of the Oil & Gas industry.
Prior to joining Tenax Energy, Olaniyan worked as an Operations Engineer/Rig Manager for OES Energy Services (formerly Oando Energy Services), a Business Development & Technical Services Manager for Oilcroft Energy and Vantage Screens respectively.
Caxton, as he is fondly called, is a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Department from the University of Lagos.
Oludare is a Results-driven Salesperson with extensive experience in Telecoms, Banking, FMCG, Agrochemicals, and Industrial Chemicals with a proven track record of driving business growth and expansion.
Prior to joining Tenax, Oludare worked with Orient Global Manufacturing Limited where he oversaw expansion of the company in Northern Nigeria. He also worked with Etisalat Nigeria as a Customer Service Analyst.
Oludare holds a degree in Economics Education from the University of Ibadan and Masters in Development Studies from Bayero University Kano. He is a Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS, UK).
His key areas of Expertise:
Customer Service & Retention
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