Founded in USA
AFTEL was founded with a vision to facilitate trade and industrial development in Africa. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., we began building partnerships and laying the foundation for impactful projects.
AFTEL is an international trade facilitation and project build, design and finance firm with focus on the Industrialization of Africa and financing of Sub-Saharan African projects. AFTEL accomplishes its mission by providing turnkey solutions for government and the Private sector.
We at AFTEL believe that Africa’s problems and weaknesses are our biggest opportunity and the opportunity of an entire continent for growth.
Founded in 2003, and headquartered in Washington D.C, with offices in Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and Ghana, the firm’s main objective is to expand trade between African nations, the United States and Asia by taking advantage of unilateral, bilateral and multilateral agreements, such as AGOA. AFTEL creates opportunities for businesses and governments to access new markets.
AFTEL provides strategies and financial solutions for projects originating in African economies and in so doing secures and guarantees a fixed return on investment and a completely mitigated solution for its clients.We at AFTEL believe that Africa’s problems and weaknesses are our biggest opportunity and the opportunity of an entire continent for growth.
Albert Ngwana, a seasoned lawyer, is well versed in international trade and finance. His experience which spans over 40 years, has seen him transacting businesses on a global basis.
A native of Cameroon, Albert Ngwana came to the United States after completing secondary school education in Paris, France at College Stanislas. In the United State, he earned a Bachelor’s from SUNY Buffalo in Economics and a Juris Doctor and an MBA from St. John’s University in New York. He became a citizen of the United States and has engaged in significant and successful business ventures in Africa throughout his career. He has worked on issues related to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other bilateral agreements between the USA and Africa or Europe and Africa. He also performed law reform services in the late 1990’s in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region (economic community encompassing 14 sub-Saharan countries) for civil society betterment.
For over 25 years, Mr. Ngwana has developed expertise in doing business with more than 30 African countries, through relationships with partners in the USA, Europe and the Far East to achieve meaningful results. Mr. Ngwana is fluent in French, English and Spanish and these skills have helped him in performing his social ,political and entrepreneurial skills which are so essential to the conduct of business in Africa.
Significantly, he has developed a problem solving approach, based upon strategies that result in win/win solutions for all participants. He believes that a PPP/BOT/DBOT or BOO with a good exit strategy and risk mitigation is currently the best approach for African nations with great potential, but over indebted. Nevertheless it is his belief that Africa is too rich to be overseen or neglected by serious investors.
Mr. Ngwana’s background as an African/European and United States trained professional has influenced his understanding of the dynamics of the global business environment, gaining him the ability to overcome business challenges that conventionally prevented the realization of significant projects in Africa.
Founded in 2003, and headquartered in Washington D.C, with offices in Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and Ghana, the firm’s main objective is to expand trade between African nations, the United States and Asia by taking advantage of unilateral, bilateral and multilateral agreements, such as AGOA
Founded in USA
AFTEL was founded with a vision to facilitate trade and industrial development in Africa. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., we began building partnerships and laying the foundation for impactful projects.
Opening New Office
Recognizing Nigeria's potential as a leading economy in Africa, AFTEL opened its first African office in Lagos. This marked the beginning of our direct engagement with Sub-Saharan markets and key stakeholders.
Expansion into Central Africa
To strengthen our presence in Central Africa, we established an office in Gabon. This move allowed us to tap into the region’s resource-rich economy and foster regional trade initiatives.
Growing Presence in West-Central Africa
Cameroon became our next strategic location as we expanded our focus on industrialization and infrastructure projects in Africa. The office facilitated seamless collaboration with local governments and private sector players.
Growing Presence in West-Central Africa
Cameroon became our next strategic location as we expanded our focus on industrialization and infrastructure projects in Africa. The office facilitated seamless collaboration with local governments and private sector players.
Strengthening West Africa
Recognizing Ghana’s emerging market and stable business environment, AFTEL established an office in Accra. This move enhanced our ability to connect with West African markets and strengthened our position as a regional leader.
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
Two decades after our founding, AFTEL remains at the forefront of driving Africa’s industrial transformation. With a global perspective and local presence, we continue to deliver innovative solutions and foster sustainable growth.
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