Barrister Kolawole Awe is a seasoned legal practitioner and export specialist based in Lagos, Nigeria, with over 20 years of experience in agro-industrial and manufacturing exports. He is the Managing Director and CEO of XPT Logistics International Ltd and serves as Alternate Chairman of the NACCIMA Export Group, where he drives trade facilitation and market expansion across West Africa. Kola has played a pivotal role in enhancing export capacity through programs such as NEPC’s Zero to Export, training more than 800 exporters and facilitating trade transactions exceeding $10 million.

In addition to his executive and legal expertise, Kola contributes to capacity-building initiatives, including Trade & Export Readiness Training, where he leads modules on trade fundamentals for emerging exporters. His combined experience in legal frameworks, export logistics, and market development positions him as a key advisor for initiatives seeking to strengthen African enterprise access to regional and international markets.