Shaun L. Johnson
PR manager
About
Welcome to Crossborderdesk!
About
Your Gateway to Nigerian Agricultural Excellence
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Our mission is to serve as a high-integrity bridge between Nigeria’s dedicated producers and the world’s leading international buyers, traders, and processors. We understand that success in global trade requires more than just a transaction; it requires a commitment to rigorous quality control, absolute transparency, and sophisticated logistics management.
By leveraging our deep local networks and a comprehensive understanding of international trade standards, we eliminate the complexities of cross-border procurement. Whether you are seeking raw materials for industrial processing or premium goods for retail, Cross-Border Desk ensures a reliable, efficient, and ethical supply chain that empowers both the Nigerian farmer and the global consumer.
Why our clients love us
What Sets Us Apart
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100% natural product
In an era of synthetic additives and over-processed goods, Cross-Border Desk stands firm in its commitment to delivering agricultural commodities exactly as nature intended. When we say our products are 100% natural, we aren't just using a marketing catchphrase—we are describing a rigorous standard that defines our entire procurement philosophy. Nigeria’s diverse ecosystem offers some of the most nutrient-dense and flavorful commodities in the world. Our role is to ensure that this inherent quality reaches the global market without interference.
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Only high quality
At Cross-Border Desk, quality is not just a department—it is our DNA. In the world of international commodity trading, "good enough" is never enough. We understand that our buyers operate in highly regulated global markets where precision, safety, and consistency are non-negotiable. That is why we have implemented a zero-compromise quality framework that governs every metric ton of cargo we move.
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Fair & competitive prices
We believe that transparency in pricing is the foundation of a sustainable trade relationship. Our approach to "Fair and Competitive Pricing" is twofold: we ensure our international buyers receive the best market-aligned rates, while simultaneously guaranteeing that our local Nigerian producers are compensated fairly to maintain a healthy, long-term supply chain.
Our Management
Sarah Zugwai Daniel
Founder, CrossborderDesk
SARAH ZUGWAI DANIEL
Sarah Daniel is a cross-border trade facilitator focused on connecting African agricultural commodities to global markets. She is building systems that simplify sourcing, logistics, and market access for export-ready products.
Her work is driven by a key insight: Africa’s challenge is not production, but the trade ecosystem — including logistics, processing, and global distribution. This perspective shapes her approach to building CrossBorderDesk as a bridge between producers and international buyers.
She has actively engaged across the agro value chain, working with farmers, exporters, and global trade partners, while building relationships within international markets such as Gulfood.
Through CrossBorderDesk, she is focused on:
•Connecting verified African suppliers to global buyers
•Structuring reliable and efficient export processes
•Strengthening Africa’s position in global agricultural trade
Her vision is to position Africa as a trusted and competitive global source of agricultural commodities, powered by structure, transparency, and efficient trade system.
CHOICE OYIZA ISAH
Choice Isah Oyiza is a Partner at CrossBorderDesk with a strong focus on agricultural commodity sourcing, supplier relations, and trade operations across Northern Nigeria and key producing regions.
Leveraging deep market access, trusted farmer networks, and firsthand knowledge of local commodity markets, she plays an important role in connecting premium nuts, grains, and specialty crops to export opportunities.
Her approach is built on quality assurance, reliability, transparency, and efficient coordination across the supply chain.
Through CrossBorderDesk, Choice supports the company’s mission of delivering trusted African agricultural commodities to discerning international buyers and investors.”
Choice Oyiza Isah
Partner | Trade Operations & Commodity Sourcing
Dr. Obinna Ifeandu
Board Advisor, CrossBorderDesk
Dr. OBINNA IFEANDU
Dr. Obinna Ifeandu is a seasoned real estate developer, investor, and business strategist with a strong track record of delivering high-value projects across the property and investment landscape.
In addition to his work in real estate, he brings valuable expertise in agriculture and agribusiness, with a focus on building sustainable systems and long-term value within the food and commodities ecosystem.
His experience spans real estate development, investment strategy, market analysis, and agricultural ventures, positioning him as a multidisciplinary leader with a deep understanding of value creation across sectors.
Dr. Ifeandu is also an accomplished entrepreneur with interests in hospitality and emerging business ventures, where he has successfully built and scaled profitable enterprises.
As a business analyst and serial investor, he contributes strategic insight, data-driven decision-making, and a forward-thinking approach to the organizations he supports.
Beyond business, he is committed to philanthropy and initiatives that drive economic empowerment, community development, and sustainable growth.
At CrossBorderDesk, he provides advisory support on investment strategy, agribusiness opportunities, and scalable trade systems, contributing to the company’s mission of connecting African commodities to global markets.
ASHEDOSAN ODOKUMA
Ashedosan Odokuma is a Strategic Consultant at CrossBorderDesk, bringing over a decade of experience across the agro-commodity value chain. His expertise spans commodity sourcing, export facilitation, quality control and assurance, and structured commodity trading across international markets.
He specializes in identifying high-quality agricultural commodities at origin, ensuring compliance with global standards, and improving supply chain efficiency from farm gate to export destination.
With strong analytical capability and the use of modern digital tools, market intelligence, and data-driven decision making, he helps strengthen operational efficiency and commercial execution.
Ashedosan plays a key role in linking producers, exporters, and global buyers through transparent and traceable trade systems. He also contributes expertise in risk management, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance within cross-border trade environments.
His combined strength in strategy and execution supports CrossBorderDesk’s mission of building reliable African commodity trade connections to global markets.
Ashedosan Odokuma
Strategic Consultant | Agro Commodities & Export Systems