Nigeria signs MoU with UAE for advanced cargo information system

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Nigeria signs MoU with UAE for advanced cargo information system









A high-level Nigerian aviation delegation, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr  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 visit, hosted by DALIL UAE at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the UAE Command and Control Center, provided the delegation with first-hand exposure to world-class cargo management and aviation security technology.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Aviation, key highlights of the mission include : technical briefings by DALIL UAE – a globally recognized provider of aviation security and ACI solutions.

It also includes a tour of the ACI and Command Centers – showcasing how real-time data improves cargo processing, risk profiling, and revenue collection.

It also featured the 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 , the statement added 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  Minister, the statement further said emphasized that ACI adoption will strengthen aviation security through early detection of high-risk cargo , improve efficiency and reduce clearance bottlenecks.

Keyamo said it also enhance government revenue assurance through real-time data, facilitate trade and position Nigeria as a regional logistics hub.

He said :" It will 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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