Lagos, Nigeria, 9 June 2026 – H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, met with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited, a Nigerian company specialising in trade facilitation and customs modernisation solutions, to discuss a proposed partnership under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
The discussions focused on the proposed AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project, which seeks to support the development of continental digital customs solutions, promote the harmonisation of border procedures across Africa and strengthen the interconnectivity of national customs administrations.
The engagement highlighted the importance of digital customs infrastructure in advancing the AfCFTA’s trade facilitation agenda and supporting the efficient movement of goods across African borders.
The Secretary-General reaffirmed the Secretariat’s commitment to working with strategic partners to strengthen customs modernisation efforts and support the implementation of initiatives that facilitate trade, improve border efficiency and deepen economic integration across the continent.
The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by the AfCFTA Secretariat to engage with public and private sector stakeholders in support of practical solutions that enhance trade facilitation and contribute to the effective implementation of the AfCFTA.
