Lion Franklin Ugochukwu Udah

Lion Franklin Ugochukwu Udah, MJF NLC
Global Membership team Coordinator

Lion Franklin Ugochukwu Udah, MJF, is an accomplished business executive, visionary entrepreneur, and dedicated humanitarian whose professional and service footprints span multiple sectors, including commodity export, solid mineral export, cargo handling and shipping, as well as metal engineering and manufacturing.

He is the Chief Executive Officer of Fair Forte Limited, a reputable commodity export and trading company established in 2015, known for its efficiency and reliability in international trade. He also leads Moonshine Shipping Line & Company Limited, an ocean cargo handling and logistics company founded in 2010, where he has overseen significant growth in maritime operations, freight management, and supply chain solutions.

In addition, Lion Franklin is the Chief Executive of Lapel Pins Nigeria Limited, a metal engineering company specializing in the production of high-quality lapel pins, metal coins, badges, and related products. Through this venture, he has contributed to the development of locally manufactured branding and recognition materials, supporting both corporate and institutional clients.

With a strong entrepreneurial drive and strategic leadership approach, Lion Franklin has built and sustained businesses that contribute meaningfully to economic development, job creation, and international trade.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Lion Franklin is a passionate and committed member of Lions Clubs International. As a Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF), he has been recognized for his outstanding generosity, humanitarian service, and unwavering commitment to improving lives. His service efforts focus on community development, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and humanitarian outreach.

He remains actively involved in club and district activities, playing key roles in project implementation, membership engagement, and leadership development. His dedication to service is driven by a deep belief in collective impact and the transformative power of giving. He has also served in various capacities such as Charter President of Lagos Metropolitan Lions Club, Past President Ikeja Unique Lions Club, Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson, twice as Global Extension Chairperson among others.

Lion Franklin is a graduate of Chemistry (Sciences) from the University of Lagos. He is happily married with children.

Lion Franklin Ugochukwu Udah exemplifies excellence, integrity, and service, continually advancing both his professional endeavors and humanitarian commitments in line with the Lions’ motto: We Serve.