Professional & Business Journey

Professional experience across Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.

Abdulhafiz Umar Barau has more than 15 years of leadership and operational experience spanning corporate management, business development, procurement, logistics, investment facilitation, regulatory engagement, international trade and strategic partnerships.

Career timeline

Selected professional milestones.

Abdulhafiz Umar Barau in an office setting
2022–Present

Independent Business & Development Consultant

Independent consulting, UAE & Nigeria
Supports business growth, restructuring, market entry, regulatory compliance, licensing, international expansion and engagement with investors, institutions and commercial stakeholders.

2020–2022

Business Development Director

Corporate Services Providers UAE, Dubai, UAE
Led advisory and expansion strategies for international businesses and coordinated engagement with investors, regulators and corporate stakeholders.

2015–2020

Director of Operations

Limar Nigeria Ltd, Abuja, Nigeria
Oversaw operations, logistics coordination, compliance support, stakeholder engagement and project execution.

2011–2015

Contract Procurement Officer

Elprojekkti Limited, Nigeria
Coordinated procurement processes, contract support, administrative operations and project logistics.

2008–2015

Human Resources & Operations Roles

Various responsibilities, Nigeria
Held responsibilities across administration, human resources, procurement, people management and organisational operations.

Enterprise

Current and previous business interests.

01AUG Agrotech EnterprisesNigeria
02Al Ittihad Oil and GasNigeria
03RHOG LLCDubai, UAE · Energy & Commodity Trading
04Whitehall Automobile LtdNigeria
05Whitehall Diplomatic Tours and Travel LtdNigeria
06Whitehall Energy LtdNigeria
07Whitehall Gold Trading LimitedNigeria
08Whitehall Homes LtdNigeria
09Whitehall Logistics LLCDubai, UAE
10Whitehall Logistics LtdNigeria
11Whitehall Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment LtdNigeria