President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu, Madakin Lokoja, Chairman of Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited, on the execution of a landmark 20-year concession agreement with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for the implementation of the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project.

The $3.1 billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement, signed by AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, and Ahmadu, will be implemented through Bergmans' subsidiary, AfriTrade CMP Limited.

The project will deploy unified digital customs platforms, electronic cargo-tracking systems, non-intrusive inspection technology and integrated data infrastructure across participating African countries, with the aim of improving customs efficiency and facilitating intra-African trade.

President Tinubu commended Alhaji Ahmadu and Bergmans for demonstrating that Nigerian companies can develop and deliver solutions of continental significance.

The President said the agreement represents a major milestone for Nigeria and a strong endorsement of indigenous expertise, particularly as Africa advances efforts to establish a more integrated and efficient single market.

The 20-year concession is expected to strengthen customs cooperation, enhance cargo visibility, reduce border delays and support the implementation of the AfCFTA's trade facilitation objectives across the continent.