15+ years bridging African producers, traders and cooperatives with global buyers. Here's our mission, our team and how we got here.
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.
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.
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.
Four principles that shape every client relationship and every shipment.
We build trust through transparency and honest advice, even when the honest answer isn't the one a client wants to hear.
Every document, every negotiation and every shipment is handled to a standard that stands up to international scrutiny.
We show up as an extension of your team, not a vendor — invested in your growth long after the first shipment clears.
We measure success by the businesses we help grow and the economies that benefit when African exports reach the world.
Fifteen years of steady, deliberate growth — one buyer relationship at a time.
Founded in Lagos as a small export consultancy helping Nigerian producers navigate their first shipments.
Closed our first major export deal — a multi-container hardwood charcoal shipment to the Middle East.
Opened our verified buyer network, formalizing relationships with importers across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
Crossed $5M in cumulative export value facilitated and expanded into sesame, cashew and cocoa commodity categories.
Launched the SLA Export Academy, bringing structured training and digital resources to first-time exporters nationwide.
Surpassed $12M in export value facilitated, serving 500+ clients shipping to 42 countries.
Decades of combined experience in international trade, logistics and finance.
CEO
20+ years in international trade, having worked as a trade facilitation specialist across 30+ countries.
COO
Runs day-to-day export operations and quality assurance, with deep expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
CFO
Oversees trade finance and risk management, ensuring every transaction is secure, compliant and properly documented.
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