Paul Azubuike Odita is a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with over thirteen years of experience in collateral management, operations, and risk-sensitive transaction oversight across the oil and gas, agro-commodities, and trade finance sectors.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Rome Business School and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the same institution. Paul holds a Certificate in Global Supply Chain and Logistics Strategies (GSCL) and is a Professional Member (P.Log) of the Canadian Professional Logistics Institute. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business from Tekedia Institute, Boston, USA — reflecting his commitment to integrating technology and data-driven decision-making into business operations.
Paul brings executive-level expertise in strategic business planning, governance, and operational excellence, as well as risk management and agro-commodity value chains. He specializes in managing collateralized transactions for financial institutions and trade financiers across local and international markets, with a strong focus on risk control, inventory protection, and compliance.
Over the course of his career, he has been actively involved in key national and sectoral initiatives, including the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS), the NAIC-NPK Presidential Fertilizer Initiative under the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and engagements with the Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria. He has played a critical role in developing and implementing operational processes and control frameworks within these programmes.
As the Chief Operating Officer of ASEP Logistics & Solutions Limited, Paul provides strategic leadership in operations, risk management, and governance. He is driven by a strong commitment to value creation, professionalism, integrity, and customer satisfaction, and is passionate about building resilient systems and high-performing teams — known for his analytical mindset, disciplined execution, and a genuine ability to bring out the best in others.