Who We Are

About Us

More than a consulting firm — a trusted partner in business transformation. Since 2014, we've delivered SAP and digital transformation projects for enterprises across Francophone Africa, on time and with measurable business impact.

The SAFIR Consulting team
2014
Founded
Bamako, Mali
Headquarters
6
Regional Presence — countries
80+
Our People
50+
Clients
0
Projects abandoned

Our culture is built on values

Our culture is built upon values that guide every decision, every partnership and every client engagement.

Integrity
We build trust through honesty, transparency and accountability.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in everything we do.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas and emerging technologies to help organisations stay ahead.
Collaboration
We believe lasting success is achieved through partnership.
Client Success
Our clients' achievements define our own.
People First
Our greatest strength has always been our people.

Purpose, vision and mission

Our Purpose
Creating Sustainable Business Value

Technology alone does not transform organisations. People do. Leadership does. Vision does. Our purpose is to help organisations unlock their full potential by delivering integrated solutions that improve operational performance, strengthen leadership capability and accelerate sustainable business growth.

"How can we create measurable value for our client?"

Our Vision
To Become Africa's Most Trusted Business Transformation Partner

Our vision is to shape the future of business across Africa by helping organisations innovate, compete and grow sustainably. We aspire to be trusted not only for our expertise, but for our integrity, our collaborative approach and our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our Mission
Creating Lasting Value Through Integrated Consulting Excellence

Our mission is to partner with organisations across Africa to deliver innovative business solutions that improve performance, optimise operations, strengthen leadership and accelerate sustainable growth. Every project. Every partnership. Every success story. Built on value.

Transformation Begins with People

Technology creates opportunity. Strategy provides direction. People create transformation. At SAFIR Consulting, we believe sustainable success happens when these three forces work together — the leadership principles that define our organisation.

01
Disciplined People
We build exceptional teams united by integrity, expertise and accountability.
02
Disciplined Thinking
We challenge convention, solve complex problems and create practical strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
03
Disciplined Execution
We transform ideas into results through precision, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

A Vision Born in Africa.
A Future Built Across Africa.

SAFIR Consulting began with a bold ambition: not merely to form another consulting firm, but to become a true African partner — delivering world-class expertise while remaining deeply attuned to the opportunities and challenges that define our continent.

What started in Bamako as a vision to help organisations harness technology and elevate performance has grown into a firm delivering integrated solutions across business transformation, enterprise technology, digital innovation and managed services — built on one unchanged principle: the strongest partnerships are built on trust, integrity and measurable results.

"We built this firm to prove that world-class SAP delivery is possible right here in Africa."— Ibrahim Niangado, Founder & Managing Director
2014
SAFIR Consulting founded in Bamako, Mali.
2016
Expanded SAP consulting capabilities and regional client portfolio.
2018
Achieved significant growth across West Africa.
2020
Established subsidiaries across key African markets.
2023
Expanded Business Transformation, Outsourcing and Learning & Development services.
Today
Trusted by 50+ clients, powered by 80+ professionals.
Our leadership team — from Bamako to Abidjan

Leadership team

80+ professionals across six African countries, led by a leadership team that combines strategic vision, operational excellence and deep client commitment.

Meet our leadership team →

More Than Consultants.
Trusted Partners in Transformation.

Organisations choose SAFIR Consulting because we combine strategic insight, industry expertise and technological excellence with a deep understanding of Africa's business environment. Our multidisciplinary teams work alongside our clients — not simply as consultants, but as long-term partners committed to delivering measurable business outcomes.

01We listen before we advise.
02We understand before we recommend.
03We collaborate before we implement.
04And we remain committed long after implementation is complete.

Recognised for Excellence.
Trusted Across Africa.

Excellence is not claimed — it is earned. Among our proudest achievements:

2025 win
2025 · Latest win

Best Cloud Growth Partner

Awarded at the SAP Francophone Africa Go-to-Market Kick-Off, recognising SAFIR's leadership in cloud adoption across the region.

Track record
Gold
Partner status held since 2014
2017
Top Business One Partner – West & Central Africa
2018–19
Best SAP Business One & ByDesign Partner
2021
Best Performer – SME
2022–23
Best Cloud Performer (back-to-back)
Moments from the stage
SAP Business One Kick-Off
SAP Business One Kick-Off
Francophone Africa PKOM 2023
Francophone Africa PKOM 2023
Best Cloud Growth, 2025
Best Cloud Growth, 2025
SAP Gold Partner trophy
SAP Gold Partner trophy

Active across West & Central Africa

From our headquarters in Bamako, Mali, to our subsidiaries in Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal, Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo, SAFIR Consulting combines local market understanding with international best practices — delivering SAP and digital transformation projects wherever our clients operate.

6Countries with offices (1 HQ + 5 subsidiaries)
80+Consultants and professionals on the ground
50+Clients served across Francophone Africa
Headquarters
Mali
Bamako
Côte d'Ivoire
Abidjan
Cameroon
Douala
Senegal
Dakar
Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
DR Congo
Kinshasa

Transformation is never just about systems. It is about helping organisations become stronger, leaders become more confident and people become empowered to achieve more. When clients choose SAFIR Consulting, they gain more than a consulting provider — they gain a trusted partner committed to delivering measurable value, sharing knowledge and building relationships founded on integrity, excellence and long-term success.

Our story is defined not only by where we've been, but by the future we are helping our clients create. At SAFIR Consulting, every partnership is built on trust, every engagement on excellence and every success on lasting value.

Let's Build the Future Together

Every great partnership begins with a shared vision. We don't measure success by the projects we complete — we measure it by the businesses we strengthen, the people we empower and the lasting value we create.