The federal authorities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DALIL UAE to deploy Superior Cargo Info (ACI) methods throughout Nigerian airports.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Improvement, Festus Keyamo, who signed on behalf of the federal authorities, described the settlement as a daring step in the direction of repositioning Nigeria as a number one aviation and logistics hub in Africa.
Keyamo said that the implementation of the MoU will begin with feasibility research in October 2025, adopted by a nationwide rollout within the third quarter of 2026.
In line with the top of press of the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, the minister additional pressured that the adoption of ACI methods will likely be a game-changer for Nigeria’s aviation and cargo operations.
Including that; ACI will strengthen aviation safety by way of early detection of high-risk cargo, scale back clearance bottlenecks, streamline cargo processing, and enhance effectivity, improve authorities income assurance through real-time knowledge seize, facilitate worldwide commerce and increase Nigeria’s place as a regional logistics hub that aligns with international finest practices and ensures compliance with ICAO and WCO requirements.
Keyamo emphasised that the partnership with DALIL UAE, a globally recognised supplier of aviation safety and cargo options, goes past expertise switch and seeks to entrench resilience, effectivity, and competitiveness in Nigeria’s aviation worth chain.
“This MoU is not only about expertise switch however about constructing resilience, effectivity, and competitiveness in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Nigeria is now set to leverage cutting-edge innovation to drive safety, commerce facilitation, and income development,” he said.
The minister additionally assured that the federal authorities would proceed to supply the enabling coverage setting crucial for the undertaking’s clean implementation and sustainability.
He added, “With this growth, Nigeria joins a choose group of countries deploying superior cargo intelligence options to boost security, increase effectivity, and assist international commerce”.
