Stanley Uzochukwu

Dr. Stanley Ifeanyi Uzochukwu
Personal details
Born(1984-07-30)July 30, 1984
Cross River State,
CitizenshipNigeria
EducationBachelor of Science in Botany, University of Jos
OccupationEntrepreneur

Dr. Stanley Ifeanyi Uzochukwu Listenⓘ is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist and business tycoon.[1] He is the founder and chairman of Stanel Group of companies.[2] [3] He was described by Babajide Sanwo-Olu as a "Nigerian role model".[4]

Dr. Stanley Ifeanyi Uzochukwu is notable for his leadership as the Founder and Chairman of the Stanel Group, a major multinational conglomerate with diverse interest in energy, automotive services, hospitality, and fast-moving consumer goods. His work has significantly contributed to the Nigerian economy and generated thousands of jobs.[5]

Career

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in botany from the University of Jos, Uzochukwu ventured into entrepreneurship, founding Stanel Oil in 2012, initially specialising in the supply of petroleum products to businesses.[6]

In 2021, Cosmas Maduka, founder and chairman of the Coscharis Group, publicly revealed that he had provided Uzochukwu with a ₦150 million (approximately $360,000) interest-free start-up loan several years earlier, after being impressed by his humility. According to Maduka, Uzochukwu repaid the full amount within a year without any written agreement between them.[7]

Stanel Group has since diversified beyond petroleum into multiple business sectors, including the Stanel Dome, an ultra-modern complex in Anambra State housing a farmers' market, a bakery, a pharmacy, an automated automobile maintenance centre, a 1,000-capacity chapel, a supermarket, and an event centre. Other ventures under the group include Chicken Republic franchise outlets, Stanel Car Clinic, Stanel Fuel Station, Stanel Tyres, and Stanel Gas Cylinders.[6] Uzochukwu has stated that he has invested over ₦10 billion in projects across Nigeria.[6]

Philanthropy

Through the "Access More With Stanel" programme, a partnership with Access Bank, Uzochukwu has run mentoring and training initiatives for young people. He has also established a widows' empowerment programme that has supported over 1,500 widows, a prison outreach initiative providing food and supplies to inmates, and a scholarship scheme for young people in his community.[6] In 2018, Commonwealth University conferred on him an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in recognition of his commitment to youth development.[6]

Personal life

Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu is a notable Nigerian business mogul, successful entrepreneur and passionate philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Stanel Group, a thriving multinational conglomerate with interest in the oil and gas, agribusiness, hospitality, and Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector of the Nigerian economy.[8]

Dr. Stanley had his early life and education in Jos, Plateau State where he attended Calvary Science School, St. Murumba College and Emmanuel International College. He proceeded to the University of Jos where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany. Upon graduation from the University, being passionate about business, he ventured into diesel and petroleum supply and started supplying diesel to corporate organizations until Stanel Oil was registered in 2012.[9]

Membership

Stanley has been appointed as member of the Governing Council and Boards of Directors of Igbinedion University in June 2021[10] and the UNIZIK Business School in October 2021.[11]

Global Academic Credentials & Executive Education

Dr. Stanley has earned numerous academic credentials and completed prestigious executive education program throughout his career.[12]

Year Institution Course of Study Degree
2014 University of Jos (UniJos) Botany[13] Bachelor of Science (BSc)
2025 UNIZIK Business School Business Administration[14] Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2025 Harvard Kennedy School Emerging Leaders, Leadership Decision Making, Leading Successful Programmes Using Evidence, Strategic Leadership for Personal Effectiveness.[15] Professional Certificate
2025 Commonwealth University, UK Management Specialist[16] Honorary Doctorate Degree
2025 Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria Management Consultant[17] Professional Certificate
2026 University of Oxford Leadership programme Professional Certificate

Awards

Dr. Stanley has received awards under the category of Enterprise and Business impact of the year 2017 at African Achievers Awards, the event was held at the Houses of Parliament in London on 30 November 2017."[18][19][20]

Year Award Category Result Ref
2017 African Achievers Awards Enterprise and Business impact Won [19]
2022 Daily Sun Investor Of The Year Won [21]
2025 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards Seven Stars Man of the Year Won [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Widows, Orphans, Others Shut Down Awka For Stanel CEO's Humanitarian Outreach". Daily Trust. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Why I gave Uzochukwu N150m start-up capital – COSCHARIS boss reveals". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "UNIZIK appoints Uzochukwu, Maduka, others as Board Members of Business School". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "The Delborough Lagos': Gov Sanwo-Olu describes Stanley Uzochukwu as "Nigerian role model"". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria.
  5. ↑ Oparada, Pascal (2026-05-19). "Oxford After Harvard: Stanel CEO Stanley Uzochukwu Strengthens Global Leadership Profile - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "How Stanley Uzochukwu transformed Cosmas Maduka's mentorship into a million dollar empire with Stanel Group". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  7. ↑ Amushan, Kemi (2022-11-11). "Why I gave Uzochukwu N150m start up capital COSCHARIS boss reveals". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Stanley UZOCHUKWU". Igbinedion University Okada. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  9. ↑ "Dr. Stanley UZOCHUKWU". Igbinedion University Okada. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  10. ↑ "Stanley Uzochukwu gets new appointment". The Punch. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Nwafor (2021-10-11). "UNIZIK appoints Uzochukwu, Maduka, others as Board Members of Business School". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  12. ↑ Oparada, Pascal (2026-05-19). "Oxford After Harvard: Stanel CEO Stanley Uzochukwu Strengthens Global Leadership Profile - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  13. ↑ "Dr. Stanley UZOCHUKWU". Igbinedion University Okada. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  14. ↑ "From Harvard to Oxford: Stanley Uzochukwu strengthens global leadership profile". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  15. ↑ "From Harvard to Oxford: Stanley Uzochukwu strengthens global leadership profile". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  16. ↑ "From Harvard to Oxford: Stanley Uzochukwu strengthens global leadership profile". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  17. ↑ "From Harvard to Oxford: Stanley Uzochukwu strengthens global leadership profile". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
  18. ↑ "African Achievers Awards, applauds Stanel Group over job creation in Nigeria - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria.
  19. 1 2 "Stanley Uzochukwu bags 2017 African Achievers Awards in London". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  20. ↑ Oluwagbemi, Ayodele (2021-02-25). "An Encounter with Dr. Cosmas Maduka that Changed the Life of Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, CEO of Stanel Group". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  21. ↑ "Stanel CEO gets the Sun's 'Investor of the year' Award". Daily Trust.
  22. ↑ olufemiajasa (2025-10-22). "Stanley Uzochukwu's Delborough Lagos wins double 'Best in Africa' awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
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