Thomas Ogungbangbe

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Born (1967-10-05) 5 October 1967 (age 56)
Iloko Ijesa, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
EducationPh.D., Strategic Marketing (2017); M.Phil in Strategic Marketing (2015).
Babcock University
OccupationBusiness Leader, Scholar, Philanthropist
Years active1994–present
Known forCITA Petroleum; Aviation Fuel Marketers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN)
TitleFounder and Group Managing Director of CITA Petroleum
AwardsThomas Sankara’s Prize For Integrity, Transparency
Website[CITA Petroleum](https://citapetroleum.com)

Thomas Ogungbangbe (born October 5, 1967) is a Nigerian business leader, scholar, and philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CITA Petroleum[1][2][3]

He is the pioneer Chairman of Aviation Fuel Marketers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN)[4] and is known for his significant contributions to the aviation fuel industry in Nigeria and his extensive philanthropic efforts.[5]

Early Life and Education

Dr. Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe was born in Iloko Ijesa, present-day Osun State, but grew up in Iragbiji, where he had primary and secondary education. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Marketing (2017) and an M.Phil in Strategic Marketing (2015) from Babcock University. He also earned an MBA from the University of Ilorin in 1998 and an Executive Master's in Project Management from the Project Management College, London, in 2008. Ogungbangbe has completed numerous international trainings and certifications in aviation fuel management and leadership, including programs at Saïd Business School, Oxford; Harvard Business School; and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Career

Early Career

Dr. Ogungbangbe began his career in the pharmaceutical industry, serving as a Consumer Product Manager at Pfizer Plc (1994–2000). He later transitioned to the banking sector as Head of Consumer Banking at Gateway Bank Plc (2000–2002).

Aviation Industry

His significant contributions to the aviation fuel industry began with roles such as Aviation Business Manager at National Oil & Chemical Marketing Ltd and Aviation Fuel Director at Sahara Energy Group. By 2013, he became the CEO and Managing Director of CITA Aviation Fueling Company, where he has led the company to become Nigeria's largest aviation fueling company by market spread. Dr. Ogungbangbe has made significant contributions to the aviation fuel industry in Nigeria.[6] Under his leadership, CITA Petroleum has achieved numerous industry accolades and expanded its market presence.[7][8]

Philanthropy

In 2022, he funded the construction of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Road Network, valued at N300 million.[9] In 2017, he awarded a $100,000 research grant to the University of Ilorin for a study on microbial contamination in aviation fuel, which was published by Lambert Academic in Germany.[10][11]

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Ogungbangbe has received numerous awards, including:

  • Thomas Sankara Pan African Prize for Excellence as Patriotic Icon of the Year[12]

References

  1. "Thomas". CITA. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. Abdullateef, Aliyu (1 August 2024). "Investing in airports, neglecting roads counterproductive". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  3. Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (27 June 2024). "Ogungbangbe to chair LAAC 28th Confab". Business Day. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  4. CHUKWUEMEKE, IWELUNMO (14 January 2024). "Aviation fuel quality: AFMAN boss wants FG to regulate marketers". Daily Times. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. "Why we embarked on N300m CSR road in Mallam Aminu Kano Airport – CITA". Mega Icon Magazine. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  6. "Industry Experts to Discuss Aviation Survival Strategies". Nigerian Flight Deck. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  7. "CITA commended for complying with global standards on storage, supply of Jet A1". BusinessDay. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  8. Isaac, Olusesi (2 February 2024). "CITA's aviation microbial study gets foreign recognition, partnership". Nigerian News Direct. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  9. "CITA Group Unveils N300 Million CSR Road Project at Mallam Aminu Kano Airport". CSR Reporters. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  10. "UNILORIN don makes research breakthrough on aviation fuel". Vanguard Newspaper. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  11. "New report seeks quality control of aviation fuel". Punch Newspaper. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  12. "Ogungbangbe Wins Thomas Sankara's Prize For Integrity, Transparency". New Telepgraph Newspaper. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

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