Management Profile
Oluwafemi Abatan, CLM
Head, Haulage
Oluwafemi Abatan, a seasoned professional with a strong engineering and management background, leads the Haulage Department at Bovas & Company Limited. He holds a B.Tech (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and is currently pursuing an MSc in Operation and Production Management from the University of Lagos.
Before joining Bovas, Oluwafemi honed his skills at Dominion International College and Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Limited, serving as Assistant Production Manager. His expertise extends to the oil and gas industry, where he has gained valuable experience through management training programs offered by Petronomics.

Certified in Logistic Management from M-Gibes College of Business and Management, UK, Oluwafemi’s strategic thinking and operational efficiency have been instrumental in the success of the Haulage Department. His ability to navigate complex logistics challenges and drive operational excellence positions him as a key asset to the company.

Experience
  • Implements fleet management software to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Utilizes GPS tracking to monitor the location and movement of trucks.
  • Ensures compliance with weight and dimension regulations.
  • Manages insurance costs for the fleet.
  • Schedules regular maintenance on trucks.
  • Obtains and renews necessary permits for road transportation.
  • Ensures company’s fleet of trucks is well-maintained and in good working condition.
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standards for road transportation.
  • Oversees purchasing or leasing new vehicles.
  • Develops methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency.
  • Provides reports to management on schedules, maintenance and fleet progress.
  • Manages inventory levels of oil and gas products at distribution points.
  • Manages and provides safety trainings for trucks fleet drivers.
  • Develops efficient routes for transporting oil and gas products.
  • Monitors traffic conditions and adjusts routes as needed.
  • Implements security and safety plan for haulage drivers.
  • Implements strategies to reduced delivery time of petroleum products to retail stations and corporate customers.
  • Implements plans for thorough assessments and frequent re-evaluation of drivers and operators.

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