In a dazzling affirmation of excellence, Kazab Heritage Limited, a key subsidiary of Repton Group Nigeria Limited, has once again proven its dominance in Nigeria’s cement distribution landscape by emerging 1st Place Winner at the Dangote Cement Customer National Award 2025.
Behind this outstanding success story is the visionary leadership of Otunba Odeyeyiwa Kazeem Olayemi, MD/CEO of Repton Group Nigeria Limited, a strategic business leader whose career is defined by innovation, resilience, and people-focused management.
The Man Behind the Brand
Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa is currently advancing his intellectual frontier with a Doctorate of Business Administration at California Intercontinental University, USA. His academic pedigree is further enriched by an MBA from the Netherlands’ Business School and another MBA in General Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
A consummate professional, he is a Certified Information System Auditor and a Fellow of several prestigious professional bodies, including:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
The Nigerian Institute of Marketing (NIMN)
The Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria
An alumnus of both the Lagos Business School and the London Business School, Otunba Odeyeyiwa sharpened his global executive outlook when he completed the Advanced Management Programme in Innovation through Design Thinking at the London Business School in April 2023.
A full member of the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria, he combines strategic brilliance with exceptional human-centred leadership — qualities that have driven the remarkable growth of Repton Group, a diversified business conglomerate with profitable subsidiaries including:
Kazab Heritage Limited (Distribution)
Defrost Ventures Limited (Haulage & Logistics)
Kazab Oil and Gas
Heritage Engineering Services Limited
Kazab Homes and Properties
A Legacy of Excellence
Under Otunba Odeyeyiwa’s stewardship, Kazab Heritage Limited has etched its name into industry history. The company was crowned the National Largest Distributor of Dangote Cement in Nigeria for 2024, having also secured the same title in 2023 and placed second for three consecutive years prior — a rare and extraordinary performance record in the sector.
Beyond Business: A Heart for Humanity
Beyond corporate triumphs, Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa is widely admired for his humanitarian spirit and commitment to youth empowerment. In a powerful demonstration of this passion, he co-sponsored the 2024 Lagos Career Fair, creating vital opportunities for young professionals and job seekers to connect with employers and advance their careers.
His journey reflects a unique blend of business excellence, social responsibility, and visionary leadership — a combination that continues to inspire both the corporate world and the communities he serves.
