Leadership & Governance
The People Behind
Nigeria's Solar Revolution
Our board brings together decades of expertise in solar energy, finance, corporate governance, and international development — united by one mission: to power every Nigerian home.
👔 4 Board Members
⚡ 50+ Yrs Combined Experience
🌍 3 Industries
🏆 Shell · BOI · REA · All-On
Board of Directors
Meet the Leadership Team
⭐ Chairman
Ademola Onanuga
"Recognised by multiple organisations including the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria — we are proud of the trust the nation places in Auxano Solar."
Founding member and Executive Director of Basscomm Group (OneSource Nig. Ltd, Basscomm Nig. Ltd). Pastor Ademola has built a distinguished career spanning the Central Bank of Nigeria and Pfizer Products Plc, establishing himself as an exceptional leader across finance, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors.
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B.Pharm, University of Ife · MBA, University of Wales College, Cardiff
🚀 MD / Co-Founder
Uche Umezulorah
"Our experience across Nigeria and Africa gives us a unique understanding of what solar solutions must look like to truly work in this market."
Uche brings extensive executive leadership experience with a deep, hands-on knowledge of the solar PV industry across Nigeria and Africa. Prior to co-founding Auxano Solar, he served as a founding member and Executive Director of Chume Integrated Services Company Limited, developing commercial solar projects across multiple states.
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B.Sc Geography, University of Nigeria Nsukka · MSc Environmental Management (in view)
⚡ CEO / Co-Founder
Chukwudi Umezulora
"We don't just sell solar panels — we engineer energy independence. Every system we install is a family freed from generator noise and fuel queues forever."
Chuks brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in Solar PV Design and Installation across Nigeria and Africa. He was a founding member of Chume Integrated Services Company Limited and a key member of the technical team at Sky Resources Nigeria Ltd — one of the earliest pioneers of solar PV technology in Nigeria — giving him unmatched technical depth in the Nigerian solar market.
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B.Sc Industrial Chemistry, Imo State University Owerri
🌍 Director
Afolabi Akinrogunde
"Access to energy is not a luxury — it is the foundation of every other opportunity. That is why we invest in solar solutions that reach those who need it most."
Investment Manager at All-On Partnerships for Energy Access (Shell), Afolabi leads origination, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence and investee portfolio management. With over two decades of experience spanning marketing communications, telecoms, and oil & gas — including senior roles at Shell and Globacom — he brings exceptional commercial and investment acumen to the Auxano board.
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All-On (Shell) · Globacom · 20+ years: Telecoms · Oil & Gas · Energy Investment
50+
Years Combined Experience
3
Industries Represented
4
Major Institutional Partners
15+
Yrs Solar PV Expertise
Corporate Governance
Our Governance Principles
Transparency
We operate with full financial and operational transparency to our shareholders, partners and the communities we serve.
Accountability
Every board member is directly accountable for their area of oversight. We measure outcomes, not intentions.
Sustainability
Long-term value creation for Nigeria — economic, environmental and social — guides every strategic decision we make.
Ready to Work with
Nigeria's Solar Leaders?
Whether you're a corporate partner, government agency, investor or a homeowner — our team is ready to discuss how Auxano Solar can power your goals.