FG, Asian Group Strike Partnership to Digitise Nigeria’s Transport System
The Ministry of Transportation has struck a deal with the Asia Arab Investment LLC to propel Nigeria’s transportation sector into the digital age.
The collaboration aims to revolutionise the country’s transportation operations by investing in cutting-edge technologies that will generate real-time data from the system, marking a significant leap towards digitalisation.
The deal was struck when the Minister of Transportation, Sen Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, visited the headquarters of Asia Arab Investment LLC in Egypt.
“The primary objective of this partnership is to harness state-of-the-art technologies to digitise and modernise the operations of Nigeria’s transportation system. By leveraging real-time data generated through these technologies, the initiative seeks to enhance operational efficiency, optimise resource allocation and facilitate informed decision-making across the entire transport network,” a source close to the Minister said.
Representative of Asia Arab Investment LLC, Hisham Ridwan, expressed their unwavering commitment to deploying their technological expertise and resources to support the digital transformation of Nigeria’s transportation operations. He emphasised the potential of the partnership to drive substantial improvements in data generation and utilisation, ultimately benefitting the government, industry stakeholders and the public at large.
The Minister said the deal is a pivotal step towards realising the country’s vision for a digitally-driven transportation sector.
“The Minister envisions that the infusion of advanced technologies will not only modernise operations but also lay the foundation for a data-centric governance framework, fostering sustainable progress and innovation in the transport industry.
“As the partnership progresses, stakeholders anticipate a transformative impact on Nigeria’s transportation landscape, with the initiative poised to set new benchmarks for digital innovation and operational excellence.
“The partnership between Asia Arab Investment LLC and the Federal Ministry of Transportation Nigeria signifies a significant stride in Nigeria’s journey towards a technologically advanced and data-rich transportation ecosystem, marking a pivotal transition towards a digitalised future for the nation’s transport infrastructure,” the source added.
