Veteran Product Development Chemist, media entrepreneur and publisher, Foluso Olorunfemi, clocks 63 today, marking more than three decades of professional engagement with Nigeria’s chemical and personal care industry.
Olorunfemi is the founder of Coslab Media Concepts Ltd and publisher of Chemical Business Report, an industry-focused publication covering developments in Nigeria’s chemical, manufacturing and related sectors.
A graduate of the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Biochemistry, Olorunfemi has built extensive expertise in chemical product formulation, production, product development and marketing research.
He has spent over 30 years working particularly within the cosmetics and personal care segment of the chemical industry, developing practical knowledge of the formulation, production and application of various chemical products.
Much of his professional experience was gained through direct engagement and business relationships with leading indigenous manufacturers. These relationships, according to his professional profile, have provided him with valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges confronting Nigeria’s chemical industry.
Beyond his technical career, Olorunfemi has become an advocate for the development of the sector, particularly the need for policies that will encourage local production, strengthen indigenous manufacturers and promote sustainable growth.
Through Chemical Business Report, he continues to draw attention to issues affecting the chemical industry and provides a platform for conversations around manufacturing, innovation, investment, regulation and industrial development.
His experience as both a chemical industry practitioner and media entrepreneur has given him a distinctive perspective on the sector, combining technical understanding with industry communication and advocacy.
At 63, Olorunfemi’s career reflects a sustained commitment to an industry that remains important to Nigeria’s manufacturing and economic development.
His journey from studying biochemistry at the University of Ibadan to spending more than three decades in chemical product development and subsequently establishing a specialised media platform demonstrates the breadth of his professional interests.
As he celebrates his birthday, colleagues, associates and stakeholders in the chemical and manufacturing sectors are celebrating a professional whose career has been defined by technical expertise, practical industry experience and advocacy for the growth of indigenous manufacturing.
At this milestone, Olorunfemi continues to lend his voice and experience to discussions on how Nigeria can strengthen its chemical industry and create a more enabling environment for local manufacturers to innovate, compete and grow.