Keeping Nigerian Industry Moving Since 1997
End-to-end material handling, warehouse racking and warehouse optimization solutions for manufacturers, logistics providers, retailers and industrial businesses across Nigeria.
Established 1997
Baun Limited was established in 1997, focused on providing material handling equipment to support businesses' internal logistics across multiple sectors.
We were set up to meet the growing demand for world-class warehouse and logistics infrastructure in Nigeria’s industrial and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans warehouse racking systems, industrial storage, material handling equipment and warehouse optimization.
Since then, we have grown into a full-service partner selling and leasing equipment, backed by skilled engineers and responsive service that keep our customers’ operations moving.
Today, the company continues to expand its capabilities and strengthen its position within the material handling sector.
25+ Years of Service
Delivering equipment uptime, OEM parts, and operational peace of mind across West Africa.
To be a benchmark in supply chain management, delivering customized, world-class material handling, warehousing, logistics and engineering solutions that improve operational performance, asset safety and customer value across diverse industries.
To provide innovative, customer-focused material handling equipment and supply chain solutions, using advanced technology, skilled expertise and exceptional service to remove operational delays, make the most of every square metre, and keep our customers’ supply chains fast-moving and dependable.
Our Milestones
Twenty-nine years of expanding coverage and capability.
Founded in Lagos
Baun Limited established by John Njokanma with Dr/Chief Ade Ojo and Dr Sylvester Uwechie, focused on material handling equipment.
Capability Growth
Developed capabilities in material handling equipment and logistics support across multiple sectors.
Nationwide Presence
10+ service hubs and active presence in 8 states across Nigeria.
Our Core Values
The commitments that govern every client partnership.
Engineering Excellence
Delivering structurally superior, robust solutions built to endure industrial stressors.
Customer-Centric Value
Optimizing systems specifically to lower our clients’ operational costs while amplifying their productivity.
Integrity & Trust
Committing to unwavering reliability and professional accountability in every client partnership.
Maximizing Volume, Minimizing Friction
Every square metre used poorly and every delayed equipment cycle eats into profit. We close the gap between the space you have and the performance you need.
Proven Resilience
A reputation built on service delivery and equipment durability in the toughest, fastest-moving commercial markets.
Tailored Engineering
No two supply chains are the same. We study how your site works and design modular layouts around it, not one-size-fits-all equipment.
End-to-End Execution
From structural calculations and CAD layouts to installation, equipment supply and ongoing maintenance support.
Directors & Board
Decades of experience in industry, law and finance behind Baun Limited.
Chimnonso Azazi
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA, with a Master of Science in Public Health. As Managing Director of Baun Ltd she leads Human Resources and Finance. She is also Managing Director of Posh Potties Ltd, a brand leader in premium outdoor sanitation for the entertainment industry.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Njokanma
Holds an MBA from the University of Lagos. Spent 20 years with UACN, retiring from A.J Seward as Marketing Director in 1991, then served three years as Managing Director of Panfedam Ltd, at the time Nigeria’s largest granite manufacturer. In 1997 he founded Baun Limited with Dr/Chief Ade Ojo of Elizade and Dr Sylvester Uwechie, former director of Nigerian Agip Oil Ltd (ENI Group).
Patrick Olaghere, Esq
UK-educated legal practitioner with over 40 years’ experience, called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983. Principal counsel of Patrick O. Olaghere & Co, a Lagos commercial and property law firm serving companies, banks, financial institutions and high-net-worth clients. A specialist in real estate, complex commercial agreements and title perfection. Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Emmanuel Ugboh
Finance professional with over 40 years’ experience across corporate finance, asset management, investment banking and portfolio management, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria. Co-founded Deap Capital Management & Trust Plc (now Critical Minerals Financing Corp) in 2002 and served as its pioneer MD/CEO for 12 years, helping take several Nigerian companies public.
Operations & Standards
We design and install systems that comply with international warehouse safety and load-bearing regulations. By combining local market agility with global best practice in materials engineering, our infrastructure supports continuous, incident-free operations.
Our commitment: to help businesses create smarter, safer and more productive warehouses through innovative storage and material handling solutions.