At Jestemabba Trade Contractors

we empower businesses, exporters, importers, and investors with the tools, insights, and support needed to trade efficiently between Europe and Africa. Our consulting division provides strategic, operational, and regulatory guidance across the entire trade journey — from product readiness to customs clearance, payment structuring, and market expansion.
We serve as your bridge to market knowledge, compliance, logistics, sourcing, and sustainable growth.

What Makes Our Consulting Unique?

  • Dual-continental presence in Poland and Nigeria
  • Deep understanding of EU, AFCFTA, ECOWAS, and WTO trade rules
  • Multilingual capability (English, Polish; expanding to French/Portuguese)
  • Access to a network of verified trade partners, customs brokers, and government export desks
  • We serve startups, SMEs, exporters, manufacturers, logistics companies, and government programs

Our Core Trade Consulting Services

Market Entry & Expansion Strategy

We help you build a plan to enter and grow in a new market — whether you are an African company entering the EU, or a European business expanding to West Africa.

Includes

  • Feasibility assessments and market size estimation
  • Product-market fit analysis
  • Legal setup advisory (company registration, licenses, taxation)
  • Partner matching - agents, distributors, local buyers
  • Competitive benchmarking, pricing strategy, and go-to-market roadmaps

Who Is It For ?

  • Exporters scaling to new regions
  • Importers validating suppliers or demand
  • Investors assessing sector opportunities in Nigeria or Poland

Trade Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

Trade success hinges on flawless documentation. We ensure your business is 100% compliant with destination/import country laws.

Includes

  • Advice and setup for Incoterms 2020
  • Documentation preparation: 
    • - Proforma & Commercial Invoices 
    • - Packing Lists 
    • - Bills of Lading (B/L, AWB) 
    • - Certificate of Origin (COO) 
    • - EUR.1 for EU preferential tariff eligibility 
    • - Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates 
    • - HS code classification

Extra Support

  • Local agent support for customs clearance 
  • Export quality compliance (product labeling, barcoding, packaging laws)

Trade Agreement & Policy Advisory

We help clients take advantage of preferential trade agreements and operate safely under international rules:

Areas Covered

  • WTO (World Trade Organization) frameworks and trade defense mechanisms 
  • EU trade rules (GSP, EPAs) 
  • AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area): tariff liberalization and rules of origin
  • ECOWAS ETLS (Trade Liberalization Scheme): duty-free movement of approved goods in West Africa
  • Customs union policies and VAT regimes

Extra Support

  • Exporters of agricultural, industrial, or digital goods
  • Public-private initiatives in Africa-Europe trade corridors
  • Businesses looking to reduce tariffs or access incentives

Buyer & Supplier Matchmaking + Due Diligence

We connect you with verified and credible partners and ensure you avoid fraud, substandard delivery, or mismatched expectations.

We Offer

  • Buyer and supplier sourcing in Poland, EU, Nigeria, and West Africa 
  • Factory/vendor background checks 
  • Capacity and quality audits 
  • Contract negotiation advisory 
  • Sample coordination, price validation, and freight planning

Use Cases

  • EU retailers sourcing African commodities 
  • Nigerian SMEs buying EU machinery or IT equipment 
  • Exporters seeking long-term B2B clients

Cross-Border Payments & Trade Finance Advisory

We simplify how your business receives and pays for goods/services across borders.

Services Include

  • Structuring secure Letters of Credit (LC), Standby LCs, and Documentary Collections
  • FX risk management strategies (currency swaps, hedging)
  • Advising on Open Account, Advance Payment, or Bank Guarantee terms
  • Liaising with European and African banks, fintechs, and development finance institutions
  • Invoice financing, factoring, and export credit services setup

We Support

  • High-value contract transactions
  • Recurring international purchases
  • Fintech-powered B2B transactions

Trade Risk Management & Logistics Planning

International trade is risky. We help you anticipate, mitigate, and resolve those risks.

Services Includes

  • Logistics planning: ocean freight, air cargo, road distribution 
  • Shipping documentation review 
  • Route analysis and cost optimization 
  • Coordinating with 3PL providers (freight forwarders, customs agents) 
  • Insurance: marine cargo, CMR, warehousing, and exporter liability
  • Regulatory delay resolution and dispute mediation

Trade Training, Seminars & Capacity Building

We provide training to companies, governments, trade associations, and youth entrepreneurs in

Training Topics

  • Export readiness programs
  • How to access EU and AfCFTA markets 
  • Using Incoterms and trade contracts 
  • Legal frameworks and customs requirements 
  • E-commerce, digital payments, and trade compliance 
  • Export value chain development (agriculture, minerals, ICT, manufacturing)

Delivery

  • In-person workshops 
  • Live online webinars 
  • Certificate training for trade professionals