Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun. Festus Keyamo has concluded a strategic mission to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to explore Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) systems aimed at transforming Nigeria’s aviation and cargo sector.
The Minister who led a high level Nigeria Aviation delegation was hosted by DALIL UAE at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the UAE Command and Control Center, which provided the Delegation with first-hand exposure to world-class cargo management and aviation security technology.
Key highlights of the mission included
* Technical Briefings by DALIL UAE – a globally recognized provider of aviation security and ACI solutions.
* Tour of the ACI and Command Centers – showcasing how real-time data improves cargo processing, risk profiling, and revenue collection.
* Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government of Nigeria and DALIL UAE to establish a framework for ACI deployment across Nigerian airports.
The MoU provides for joint cooperation, technical support, and phased implementation of ACI systems, beginning with feasibility studies in October 2025 and a nationwide rollout by Q3 2026.
The Honourable Minister emphasized that ACI adoption will:
* Strengthen aviation security through early detection of high-risk cargo.
* Improve efficiency and reduce clearance bottlenecks.
* Enhance government revenue assurance through real-time data.
* Facilitate trade and position Nigeria as a regional logistics hub.
* Ensure compliance with ICAO/WCO global standards.
With this agreement, Nigeria is set to lead West Africa in aviation digital transformation, leveraging DALIL UAE’s proven expertise to build a more secure, efficient, and globally competitive cargo ecosystem.
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