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Who We
Are.

Incorporated
26 June 2018
Registration
RC 1505506
Headquarters
Lekki, Lagos
Active in
7 Nigerian States
Mission & Vision

What Drives
Every Decision

M
Our Mission

Onsien Energy is focused on the exploration, development, and commercial trade of Nigeria's solid mineral resources. We operate across the country's most productive mineral corridors, sourcing and delivering coal, iron ore, gold, kaolin, lithium, copper ore, limestone, and gypsum to verified buyers across three continents.

We work collaboratively with miners, communities, and logistics partners to develop services and solutions that advance sustainable extraction practices. Every agreement we enter carries a clear offtake structure. No speculative exposure. No unsupported claims.

Our aim is to scale Nigeria's solid mineral export capacity while building a traceable, accountable trading platform that international buyers can rely on.

V
Our Vision

To become the leading internationally recognised solid minerals trading company headquartered in Nigeria, with a track record that earns the trust of global commodity buyers, institutional investors, and sovereign partners.

Our vision extends beyond minerals trading. Onsien Energy is building toward meaningful participation in Nigeria's power generation sector, with active interest in thermal energy, gas, hydro solutions, and LNG. We see energy infrastructure as the logical next step for a company that already moves the raw materials that power it.

By 2030, we intend to operate at 90,000 metric tons of domestic coal distribution, hold active petroleum export agreements across at least three international corridors, and carry a governance structure prepared for public market scrutiny.

Core Values

The Standards
We Hold

01
Integrity

Every deal we do is backed by real documentation, verified offtake, and transparent terms. We do not overstate resources or manufacture interest from buyers who do not exist.

02
Discipline

We do not carry inventory risk without a buyer. We do not enter a state without a route to market. Capital discipline is what produced a 28% shareholder return in 2023.

03
Collaboration

We believe that working with host communities, local miners, and international partners produces faster, more sustainable results than operating in isolation.

04
Accountability

Full CAC compliance. Regular audited accounts. Governance standards built for the scrutiny that comes with international trade and institutional investor engagement.

Our History

Six Years.
Built to Last.

Onsien Energy field operations team
Field Operations · Nigeria
2018
Incorporated in Lagos

Onsien Energy Limited is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission under RC 1505506. Operations begin with solid mineral sourcing from Kogi State, anchored by Mr. Victor Dipo Aina's vision to unlock Nigeria's untapped mineral export potential.

2019
First Commercial Mineral Supply Agreements

Onsien secures its first verified offtake agreements for coal and iron ore. The company establishes sourcing corridors across Kogi and Nasarawa states, building the logistics and quality assurance framework that underpins all subsequent operations.

2021
South Africa Partnership Established

An active cross-border supply and trading partnership is formalised with South African partners, opening the company's first structured international corridor and expanding the buyer network beyond West Africa.

2022
Petroleum Export Division Launched

Onsien Energy enters the petroleum products space, handling EN590 diesel, Jet A1, crude oil, and LNG for verified international buyers. The upstream and downstream division positions the company as a full-spectrum Nigerian energy trader.

2023
28% Shareholder Return Delivered

In a difficult macroeconomic environment, Onsien Energy delivers a 28% return on shareholder funds, building on a reputation for strong dividend yields and a robust balance sheet. Seven active state operations are now running concurrently.

2024
Scale-Up to 90,000MT Target Set

Onsien Energy formalises its domestic coal distribution scale-up plan, targeting 90,000 metric tons from the current 20,000MT base. The company's expanded web presence and international outreach programme launches, with onsien.com as the primary platform for global buyer engagement.

Board & Management

Leadership That
Delivers.

Mr. Victor Dipo Aina, Founder and Managing Director, Onsien Energy Limited
Founder & MD
Victor Dipo Aina
Victor Dipo Aina
Founder & Managing Director

Mr. Victor Dipo Aina founded Onsien Energy Limited in 2018 driven by a specific conviction: that Nigeria's solid mineral sector was producing far below its commercial potential, and that a disciplined, buyer-led trading model could change that. He was right.

Under his leadership, the company has grown from a single-state minerals operation into a multi-commodity trading platform active across seven Nigerian states, with supply corridors into South Africa and active petroleum export agreements covering crude oil, EN590 diesel, Jet A1, and LNG.

Mr. Aina oversees all strategic decisions, investor relations, and international trade negotiations. His approach is transactional in the best sense: every project has a buyer, every agreement has verifiable terms, and every return is earned through execution rather than projection.

"In 2023, we built on our reputation for excellent dividend yields with a 28% return on shareholder funds, and a robust balance sheet. That is what disciplined operations produce."

Victor Dipo Aina, Managing Director
Solid Minerals Trading Petroleum Export Investor Relations Strategic Partnerships Lagos, Nigeria
Onsien Energy management team, Chevron Drive Lekki Lagos

The Team Behind
The Numbers

Operations, commercial, and field teams work across all seven project states. Every site has qualified personnel on the ground. Every agreement has someone accountable for its execution.

Work With Us
Corporate Governance

Built for
International Scrutiny.

Onsien Energy operates to the governance standards expected by international commodity buyers, institutional investors, and banking counterparties. We do not treat compliance as a formality.

01
Accountability

The board sets strategic direction and monitors performance against agreed targets. Every material decision is documented. Shareholder reporting is produced on a regular cycle with audited financials. No ambiguity in who is responsible for what.

02
Transparency

We maintain full disclosure of our operational structure, registration details, and trading agreements with counterparties who require it. Commodity buyers, investors, and banking partners receive accurate, unambiguous information about the company's position.

03
Regulatory Compliance

Onsien Energy is fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria. All mineral trading activities operate under applicable Ministry of Mines and Steel Development regulations. Petroleum operations comply with NUPRC requirements and relevant export frameworks.

04
Risk Management

We operate a buyer-first model by design. No inventory position is taken without a verified offtake agreement. This structural approach to risk means the company does not carry speculative exposure that could threaten shareholder returns or operational continuity.

Onsien Energy boardroom, Lagos
CAC Registration RC 1505506
Date of Incorporation 26 June 2018
Regulatory Framework CAMA 2020
Mineral Regulation MMSD Compliant
Petroleum Regulation NUPRC Framework
Financial Reporting Annual Audited Accounts
Jurisdiction Federal Republic of Nigeria