Mr. George Olutope Onafowokan is a distinguished professional and accomplished entrepreneur. He holds a combined bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Information Systems from the University of Salford, UK. 

He is a member of Professional bodies such as Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and The Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). He was recently conferred honorary fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), for his outstanding contributions to the Engineering Society at large. He also holds the esteemed position of Chairman at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun State Chapter. 

A distinguished professional and accomplished entrepreneur, Mr. George Onafowokan currently serves as the Managing Director/CEO of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, a renowned manufacturer of Coleman Wires & Cables. In 2002, he joined Coleman Technical Industries Limited, to spearhead the comprehensive restructuring of the Company, with its assets growing from N50 million in 2002 to over N400 billion by the end of 2024. 

Mr. George Onafowokan has made transformative contributions to the cable manufacturing industry and Energy sector. His research and innovative designs have significantly enhanced the development of highperformance cable technologies, with a particular focus on fire-resistant cables. Coleman's cables offer superior conductivity, durability, and fire safety through advanced materials and insulation techniques. 

Under his leadership, Coleman has achieved significant milestones, including: 

• Commissioned the first voltage XLPE cable plant in West Africa; commenced a 25,000-ton factory to manufacture 36KV low-high voltage Marine, Transmission, ACCC, GAP and power cables.
• Commissioned the first FIBRE OPTIC cable plant in West Africa; pioneering products like Coaxial TV/Video cables and Cat 5/Cat 6 cables, setting new standards in Nigeria and West Africa.
• Commissioned the largest cable manufacturing factory in West Africa at Arepo, Ogun State with installed capacity to process about 390,000 metric tons of copper and about 100,000 metric tons of aluminum per annum. 

Mr. George Onafowokan is a motivational speaker, business analyst and a seasoned entrepreneur who is passionate about the Nigerian dream. He is happily married with children