The Chairman of Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours Limited, Ilorin, Kwara State, Mallam Kamoru Ogunrinde Adeyanju, has said the company’s reliability, integrity and commitment to excellence have remained its hallmark in an increasingly competitive travel market.
Adeyanju said the company’s dedication to providing selfless and quality services to its clients was second to none, stressing that customers’ satisfaction remained its top priority.
In this interview with our Editor, Mike Adeyemi, the Chairman assured existing and prospective travellers of quality services at affordable rates, saying the company would continue to uphold the highest standards in the travel and tourism industry.
According to him, “Our services are basically centred on travel and tours, including Hajj and Umrah, which everyone knows. We relieve our clients of the bottlenecks involved in securing accommodation and other essential arrangements.”
The Chairman further assured customers that the company’s travel fares remained affordable, describing them as among the most competitive in the country.
He said Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours would continue to prioritise customer satisfaction, reliability and professionalism in delivering seamless travel experiences.
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Could you introduce yourself to our readers and tell us a little about your background?
I was born into the Adeyanju family, a prominent family in my community, Ajegunle, in the Oro-Ago district of Kwara State.
I attended Community Primary School, Ajegunle, before proceeding to Ajagun Comprehensive High School for my secondary education. Thereafter, I gained admission to the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, where I studied Banking and Finance and graduated in 2005.
I later attended the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, where I obtained my Master of Business Administration (MBA).
My father is Mallam Idris Adeyanju, while my mother is Mrs. Salamatu Adeyanju.
Before venturing into the travel and tourism industry, what experiences did you have in the business world?
Before I ventured into the travel and tourism business, I was based in Abuja, where I was involved in plumbing work. Later, I met someone who introduced me to the business of supplying hospital equipment.
I eventually left that job and joined MTN Nigeria as a sales representative. I was initially posted to Ogbomoso before I was transferred to Ilorin. Unfortunately, after a short period, our services with MTN Nigeria were discontinued.
Meanwhile, there was a company affiliated with MTN Nigeria known as MTN Solar, and I was engaged by the company as a store manager. I later joined another company called Amba, which was involved in the production and distribution of energy drinks. I worked with the company as a sales representative in Ilorin.
These experiences exposed me to different aspects of business, customer relations and management, and they contributed significantly to my decision to establish my own business.
What motivated you to venture into the travel and tourism business?
At a point, I realised that working for someone else might not necessarily be the best option, particularly in this present economic climate. I noticed that if I could channel the same time, energy and commitment I was investing in working for other people into my own business, I could make meaningful progress.
That realisation actually informed my decision to venture into the travel and tourism business.
How long has Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours been in operation, and how has the journey been so far?
Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours commenced operations in 2025. As a new company, there are always inherent challenges and obstacles that come with starting a business. However, to the glory of God, we have been able to overcome many of those challenges.
As we speak, we have branches in Ilorin, Kwara State; Kano State; Minna, Niger State; and Zamfara State. We are still looking forward to expanding our operations and establishing more branches in other parts of the country.
What are the major services that Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours offers to members of the public?
Our services are basically centred on travel and tourism. This includes Hajj and Umrah services, which many people already know us for.
In the area of international travel, we provide visa processing, hotel accommodation bookings and airport services, among others.
Accommodation reservation is also an important part of our operations. We relieve our clients of the stress and bottlenecks associated with securing suitable accommodation at their destinations.
We have agents in different parts of the world who assist us in providing quality services to our clients, regardless of their destinations.
How competitive and affordable are your fares and service charges compared with those of other operators in the industry?
To be sincere with you, our rates are among the most competitive in the industry. For instance, where another company may charge N100 for a particular service, we may offer the same service for N80, depending on the nature of the service and prevailing market conditions.
At Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours, we never compromise standards. We are committed to giving our customers competitive rates while ensuring that they receive quality and reliable services.
What makes Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours different from other travel and tourism companies in Nigeria?
Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours is unique because of our reliability and trustworthiness.When people entrust their money and travel plans to a company, they need the assurance that the company is dependable and trustworthy.
We understand this responsibility, which is why we have made reliability and trustworthiness central to our operations.
We do not compromise our standards, and trustworthiness remains one of our major trademarks. Our commitment is to ensure that our customers receive quality services and value for their money.
Where are your offices located, and how can members of the public reach the company?
Our head office is located at the NUT Secretariat, along Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.We also have offices in Kano, Minna in Niger State, and Zamfara State.
We are, however, looking forward to expanding our presence to more locations as the business grows. I would like to use this opportunity to appreciate everyone who has partnered with us and trusted our brand since we commenced operations.
I want to assure all our customers that at Daarus-Salam Travel and Tours, we will not jeopardise the confidence they have reposed in us. We will continue to uphold our standards, serve our customers diligently and ensure that their interests remain a priority.
Members of the public can reach us through our email addresses: Daarussalaamtravelsandtours@