Company Profile
Access FulcrumLimited
Nigeria's foremost independent provider of commodities inspection, marine surveys, collateral management, and stock monitoring services.
Setting the Standard inCommodities Inspection
Access Fulcrum Limited (AFL) is a premier independent inspection and commodities management company headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, with its operating office in Lagos and branch locations in Jos, Onne, and other strategic hubs across the country.
We provide critical third‑party verification and assurance services that safeguard the integrity, quality, and quantity of commodity transactions.
Our operations span the entire value chain — from exploration sites, farm fields, and processing plants to warehouses, terminals, and major ports.
With a multidisciplinary team of seasoned inspectors, technical auditors, surveyors, and field instructors, AFL delivers precision-driven services to corporations, banks, financial institutions, and global commodity traders who demand:
- Accuracy in measurement and sampling
- Impartiality in reporting and certification
- Compliance with international standards
Our methodologies adhere strictly to globally recognized frameworks including ISO, ASTM, BS, GAFTA, and other international inspection protocols, ensuring that every transaction meets the highest benchmarks of reliability, transparency, and technical excellence.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be the trusted global leader in commodities inspection, collateral management and stock monitoring. Ensuring transparency, reliability, and excellence across the, metals and minerals, agricultural and allied commodities and oil and gas sectors.
Our Mission
At Access Fulcrum Limited, we strive to collaborate with the industry capacity building of our invaluable clients. AFL capacity building will assist clients to go through the crucible of organizational development. There is need to totally recapture the virtue of integrity in inspection industry. Through innovation, professionalism, and commitment to industry standards, we aim to foster sustainable growth and trust in the global commodities market.
Six Reasons to Choose AFL
Trusted by commodity traders, banks, and exporters for our unmatched depth of expertise and operational integrity.
Accuracy
Precise measurement and sampling protect stakeholders from financial losses, ensuring every result is defensible and reliable across all commodity types.
Transparency
Independent certification builds trust between buyers, sellers, and financiers — providing clear, unbiased documentation at every stage of the trade process.
Compliance
Adherence to international standards — ISO, ASTM, BS, GAFTA — ensures global acceptance of our reports and certificates across all markets and jurisdictions.
Risk Management
Collateral monitoring and verification secure commodities pledged to banks and investors, safeguarding financial interests throughout the commodity lifecycle.
Live Reporting
Real-time updates and timely reporting of events keep all parties informed as operations unfold — no delays, no surprises, full situational awareness.
Full Independence
Fully independent with no commercial interest in trade outcomes — our assessments are objective, impartial, and solely in the interest of accuracy and integrity.
Our Service Portfolio
Independent inspection, and management services across six key commodity domains.
Metals, Base Metals & Ores
Comprehensive inspection and analytical services covering all major Nigerian ports, refineries, and mining sites. AFL manages the full verification cycle for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including rare-earth minerals.
Marine Survey Solutions
A complete range of marine inspection and survey services for shipowners, charterers, and cargo underwriters. AFL's marine division provides independent oversight at every stage of the voyage.
Crude Oil, Petroleum Products & Chemicals
Quality and quantity verification for crude oils, refined petroleum products, LPG/LNG, petrochemicals, lubricants, and bulk liquid chemicals. AFL ensures accuracy at every custody transfer point.
Collateral Management Agreements (CMAs)
End-to-end oversight for commodities pledged as loan collateral. AFL manages the full lifecycle of the agreement — from stock intake to controlled release and real-time reporting — for banks, traders, and lending institutions.
AGRI & Allied Commodities
Pre-shipment inspection, warehouse management, draught surveys, and cargo supervision for a wide range of agricultural and allied commodities across Nigerian ports and inland warehouses.
Certify Cargo Quantity
We provide comprehensive draft survey solutions in most major agricultural commodity ports in the world. Our surveyors work in accordance with defined international guidelines and consider all external factors that may impact the accuracy of the calculation. We utilize unique draft survey measuring devices enhancing safety, and standardized software to calculate the raw data collected by the surveyors. This enables calculation of the weight loaded or discharged using a globally recognized, standardized draft survey protocol. Our report can then be used to certify the quantity of your cargo.
Pre-Shipment Inspection for Agricultural Commodities
Fulfill your contractual agreements with confidence through our pre-shipment inspection solutions for agricultural commodities. We ensure that goods meet the required quality, quantity, and compliance standards before export, minimizing disputes and supporting smooth trade settlement between buyers and sellers.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all operations, ensuring trust in every service we deliver.
Reliability
We deliver consistent and dependable services, meeting our clients' needs with precision and professionalism on every assignment.
Innovation
We embrace the latest analytical and reporting technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability across our processes.
Client Excellence
We prioritise our clients, offering tailored solutions and dedicated account management that builds long-lasting, trusted partnerships.
Nigeria Presence &Operations Network
AFL maintains a robust operational presence across Nigeria — with offices in Lagos (Head Office) and Jos and Onne, and field inspectors deployed at all major ports, refineries, mining sites, and warehouses nationwide.
Our Head office at Lagos serves as the primary gateway for marine inspection and port-based commodity work, while our Jos and Onne offices coordinates strategy, compliance, and collateral management engagements.
Key Leadership Team
Seasoned professionals driving performance, compliance, and client satisfaction across all service lines.
Christy Ojinnaka
Managing Director
Commodities Inspection & Strategy
Engr. Austin Okonkwo
Technical Director
QA/QC, Petroleum & Minerals Inspection
Godswill Edima
Director of Operations
Inspection, Operations & Compliance
Abibat Olowu
Head of Department, Metals & Minerals
Mineral Inspection & Quality Assurance
Trusted By Industry Leaders
Leading metals, minerals, energy, and trading companies across Nigeria and beyond trust AFL for independent oversight.
Nigeria's foremost independent provider of commodities inspection, laboratory analysis, marine surveys, and collateral management services.
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