About us
A registered Nigerian company built on getting things done
Two divisions, one standard of service: visas processed, cargo moved, deals sourced.
Our Mission
To deliver efficient, reliable, and customer-centric travel and trade solutions that enhance mobility, unlock business opportunities, and facilitate global connections.
Our Vision
To become a leading global partner in travel management and international trade facilitation, recognized for excellence, integrity, and operational efficiency.
Corporate Philosophy
We believe that excellence is not a destination but a continuous journey of refinement, ensuring our services remain aligned with international standards and emerging market trends.
Our story
Yahaya Travel and Trade Co Ltd was founded in Jimeta-Yola to solve a problem that kept showing up at the same door: people needed help navigating visa applications and international travel, and businesses needed goods sourced, verified, and delivered without the risk of dealing with unknown suppliers. Rather than refer clients elsewhere, we built both capabilities under one roof.
The two divisions aren't a random pairing — they share the same operational discipline. The same attention to documentation that gets a visa approved also keeps a procurement transaction clean and traceable. The same logistics coordination that moves a shipment also arranges a group itinerary. Clients who travel sometimes ship goods; procurement buyers sometimes travel for site visits. Having both services in-house means one accountable relationship, not two vendors to manage.
Today, the company operates from B.M Yelwa Plaza, opposite Bachure Junction, serving individual travelers, corporate clients, and procurement buyers across Adamawa State and the wider North East. We're registered (RC 9295358), reachable on three phone lines and WhatsApp, and we show up when you need us.
Why two divisions work better together
Some companies split travel and trade into separate businesses. We keep them together deliberately, because the skills overlap more than they seem to at first glance:
- Documentation discipline: Visa applications and procurement contracts both require precise paperwork, tracked timelines, and clear communication with third parties (embassies, suppliers, clearing agents).
- Logistics coordination: Arranging a group tour with flights, hotels, and transfers uses the same project management skills as coordinating a multi-vendor procurement order with clearing, haulage, and on-site delivery.
- Vendor verification: We vet hotels, airlines, and tour operators the same way we vet suppliers and freight forwarders — checking references, confirming terms in writing, and building a trusted network over time.
- Client overlap: Corporate clients book travel for site visits and source materials for projects. Individual travelers ship goods home. Managing both needs through one relationship is simpler than coordinating two vendors.
Travel Services
Visa processing, flights, hotels, tour packages and travel advisory for individuals, families and corporate teams.
Explore travelTrade & General Contracts
Oil and gas trade, import and export, sourcing, procurement and trade consultancy for businesses and contractors.
Explore tradeOur journey
Key milestones in building Yahaya Travel and Trade Co Ltd — placeholder dates, replace with real timeline before launch
Company founded
Yahaya Travel and Trade Co Ltd established to serve travel, trade, and sourcing needs across Nigeria and internationally.
RC registration confirmed
Incorporated as a Nigerian company with registration number 9295358, providing verifiable legal standing for contracts and transactions.
Trade division expansion
Expanded service offering into oil and gas trade, import/export, sourcing from China, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, operating under the General Contracts sub-brand.
Office establishment
Opened permanent office at B.M Yelwa Plaza, Opp. Bachure Junction, providing a physical location for clients across Adamawa State.
Core Values
The principles that guide every aspect of our operations, from visa processing to trade facilitation, ensuring consistent excellence in service delivery.
Integrity
We uphold honesty and transparency across all client interactions and transactions, building trust through consistent ethical conduct and clear communication.
Professionalism
Our processes are structured, compliant, and executed with expert precision, ensuring quality and reliability in every service delivery.
Reliability
We deliver what we promise, on time, every time. Our commitment to deadlines and quality standards is unwavering across all service lines.
Innovation
Technology-driven solutions power our operations, ensuring speed, efficiency, and global reach in an increasingly connected world.
Customer Satisfaction
Every service is tailored to the unique needs of our clients, with continuous innovation driving long-term satisfaction and service excellence.
Compliance
We maintain strict adherence to regulatory requirements, international standards, and industry best practices in all our operations.
Strategic Objectives
Our operational principles define how we deliver consistent and exceptional results across travel and trade divisions
Simplify Global Travel
To simplify global travel through fast, transparent, and compliant visa and reservation services.
Competitive Pricing
To deliver competitively priced flight, tour, and hotel solutions tailored to client needs.
Trusted Trade Platform
To build a trusted platform for trade consultancy, guiding businesses into global markets.
End-to-End Logistics Support
To provide end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and logistics support for companies of all sizes.
Oil & Gas Value Chain
To establish a solid presence in the oil & gas commodity value chain with consistent, reliable supply.
Import/Export Wholesaler
To grow into a leading import/export wholesaler for high-demand international products.
Our commitment to excellence, innovation, compliance, and long-term value creation guides every aspect of our operations, ensuring our services remain aligned with client expectations, international standards, and emerging market trends.
Leadership
Meet the leadership behind Yahaya Travel and Trade Co Ltd
Yahaya Muhammad Umar
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Yahaya is a dedicated Nigerian civil servant and accomplished businessman whose professional journey blends public sector discipline with private sector innovation. With years of experience serving within government systems, he has developed a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and institutional operations expertise that now empowers our operations with integrity, order, and strategic foresight.
Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and national development, he ventured into business with the vision of creating an enterprise that connects people, products, and opportunities across borders. His hands-on experience in trade, procurement, and travel facilitation has positioned him as a versatile leader capable of navigating both administrative procedures and commercial demands.
A strong advocate for accountability, capacity building, and sustainable growth, Yahaya ensures that the company maintains transparent processes, client-centered services, and long-term value creation. His leadership reflects a rare balance of disciplined governance, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to operational excellence.
Under his guidance, the company continues to build a reputation as a dependable partner in travel management, international trade, procurement, and global commerce.