Firm receives AfCFTA’s rules of origin certificate

Africa’s leading manufacturer of smartcard and high-security identity solutions, SecureID Limited, has received the Certificate of Rules of Origin from the National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.

The award was presented during Nigeria’s inaugural shipment under the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) framework, held in Lagos.

Chairman of the event, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said the event marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards leveraging the opportunities presented by AfCFTA.

SecureID’s selection for the certificate underscores the company’s commitment to excellence, best practices, and customer satisfaction.

AfCFTA Secretariat said as an industry pioneer, SecureID has always recorded many firsts, including being the first smartcard manufacturing company in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, and the first to champion the transition from magnetic stripes to chip-based technology in payment cards in Nigeria, among others.

These achievements reflect SecureID’s continuous dedication to innovation and industry leadership.

SecureID Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Kofo Akinkugbe, while extending gratitude to the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office for the recognition, said: “We are honoured to be among the first Nigerian businesses to receive the Certificate of Rules of Origin.

“This is a testament to our dedication to quality and our readiness to compete on a continental scale.

“It aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver world-class products and services to customers across Africa.”

This achievement not only highlights SecureID’s commitment to excellence but also contributes to Nigeria’s broader economic goals.

It supports job creation and industrialisation and aligns with the objectives outlined in Agenda 2063 for sustainable development and economic integration across Africa.