Our Man Crush Monday, Shola Julius is a solutions-driven and highly motivated serial entrepreneur, who is the founder of Nexgen Paints and Gnxt Ltd.
Nexgen Paints is a smart paint company which offers innovative and premium products, as well as excellence customer experience by leveraging on technological solutions and maintaining efficient operations. The company is patronised by clients across Nigeria, including leading real estate companies. Shola continuously seeks to innovate, and the company has several products in development. The ultimate goal is to be a ₦10 billion company in five years with an array of products on shelves.
Shola has also developed strong business links over the years which has opened up a host of opportunities. He is a representative of a few organisations including FED Corporation, Privatagroservis, and Ukrspecexport (an arm of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence). He facilitated a relationship between Ukrspecexport and the Nigerian Air Force in 2016 to help improve technical centres and capabilities. He graduated with a BEng degree in Aeronautical Engineering from National Aerospace University, Ukraine, and is also a helicopter maintenance professional and a data analytics expert. He is currently undergoing an MBA at the University of South Wales.
Shola seeks to make tangible contributions to his society. Gnxt Ltd (Generation Next) was founded to provide innovative solutions while grooming the right leaders to be at the helm of affairs in the next generation. Shola has initiated projects with for a few state governments which have direct positive impacts on societies, and was previously the Country Head of Membership for YGLN, a global network for African entrepreneurs, professionals and young politicians.
We at Pride Magazine Nigeria applaud Shola Julius for the giant strides he is making in entrepreneurship, and his willingness to uplift others.