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Who We Are

Your export partner, not just a consultant.

15+ years bridging African producers, traders and cooperatives with global buyers. Here's our mission, our team and how we got here.

Our Mission

To empower African businesses to compete and thrive in global markets by providing world-class export advisory, management and training services that are accessible, reliable and results-driven.

Our Vision

To be the leading export advisory and management company in Africa, enabling millions of African businesses to participate in international trade and contribute to continental economic growth.

Why SLA

We understand the unique challenges African exporters face — from documentation complexity to finding verified international buyers. Deep local knowledge, combined with global trade expertise, is what sets us apart.

  • 15+ years guiding African exporters, start to finish.
  • $12M+ in export value facilitated for our clients.
  • 42 countries reached by the shipments we've supported.
  • 500+ clients served, from first-time exporters to established traders.
Our Values

What we stand for.

Four principles that shape every client relationship and every shipment.

Integrity

We build trust through transparency and honest advice, even when the honest answer isn't the one a client wants to hear.

Excellence

Every document, every negotiation and every shipment is handled to a standard that stands up to international scrutiny.

Partnership

We show up as an extension of your team, not a vendor — invested in your growth long after the first shipment clears.

Impact

We measure success by the businesses we help grow and the economies that benefit when African exports reach the world.

Our Journey

How we got here.

Fifteen years of steady, deliberate growth — one buyer relationship at a time.

2009

Founded in Lagos as a small export consultancy helping Nigerian producers navigate their first shipments.

2012

Closed our first major export deal — a multi-container hardwood charcoal shipment to the Middle East.

2015

Opened our verified buyer network, formalizing relationships with importers across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

2018

Crossed $5M in cumulative export value facilitated and expanded into sesame, cashew and cocoa commodity categories.

2021

Launched the SLA Export Academy, bringing structured training and digital resources to first-time exporters nationwide.

2024

Surpassed $12M in export value facilitated, serving 500+ clients shipping to 42 countries.

Leadership

Meet the team.

Decades of combined experience in international trade, logistics and finance.

SA

Sandra Adeyemi

CEO

20+ years in international trade, having worked as a trade facilitation specialist across 30+ countries.

MO

Michael Okonkwo

COO

Runs day-to-day export operations and quality assurance, with deep expertise in logistics and supply chain management.

AB

Amina Bello

CFO

Oversees trade finance and risk management, ensuring every transaction is secure, compliant and properly documented.

Ready to work with us?

Book a free 30-minute export strategy call, or browse the services we offer end to end — advisory, documentation, buyer matchmaking and logistics.

No obligation. Free 30-minute call.

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