Who is Abuyi Jafari?
Abuyi Jafari is a 28-year-old Ugandan businessman based in Kampala, popularly known as Jeffour Jafar on social media. I hold a Bachelors degree in International Business from Makerere University and a graduate certificate in Humanitarian leadership from Deakins University in Melbourne Australia. l can describe myself as someone with a good personality and a great sense of humour. I also love to have an impact on the community I live in.
I’m the co-founder and chairman of Abuja International.
What does Abuja International do?
At Abuja International we deal in clearing and forwarding, transport and consultancy, supply chain management, general agent and business development. Our scope of operation also includes consultancy, research, transport, logistics managementand construction.
The name Abuja is derived from my two names Abuyi Jafari.
How long have you been doing this?
We have been in the business since 2015 when the company got incorporated.
What motivated you to get into this field?
I saw a gap in the market that needed to filled. So many companies that do tradelinks between East Africa, USA and the Middle East have cropped. The need to support these brands never runs out.
Who are some of the notable clients you have served?
We have worked with a long list of private, government and non-government firms. These include Mvita Freight Forwarders, Kena International, Dot Com Forex Bureau, TATA Uganda, Toyota, Ministry of Works, Hass Petroleum, Miss Uganda Foundation, Oxfam and many more.
This looks like a handful, any challenges you face?
Just like everyone in this business, unforseen delays forexample what’s happening right now, all borders are closed. Also, some suppliers are not easy to work with, which stifles execution.
Tell us about the research work you have done with the University of Texas in Austin USA
The University of Texas in Austin does a lot of research on cultural trends in Africa and the Middle East. Through this they give a lot of fashion brands here global exposure. We come in as an interlink between the team there with the brands here in Uganda and the East African region. Some of the brands that have been featured include Daphine Kyaligonza of Kyaligonza Fashion, Brian Ahumuza of Abryanz and more.
See more of the work they’ve and continue to do in Uganda here and here.
How can other brands reach out to you?
It’s always a collaboration, brands can reach out to me via email on jeffour.aj@gmail.com or reach out to the project Manager on 0775130319/0704133019.
Away from work, what do you do for fun?
I watch movies and listen to music. I love traveling and meeting new people. I’m a very outgoing person.
Dating or married?
Neither! I’m single and focused on other things right now.
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