The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Monday commenced discussions with aviation industry stakeholders on the adoption of the Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) system to enhance aviation security and improve cargo efficiency in the country.
PLACI, which is an initiative of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its global partners, facilitates the submission and assessment of cargo data prior to loading as well as early risk detection by leveraging Artificial Intelligence to analyse shipment details such as origin, consignee, and cargo description, thereby supporting informed regulatory decisions.
Speaking during the stakeholders’ meeting, the NCAA Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo, who was represented by the Director of Licensing, Operations and Training Standards, Capt. Donald Spiff, highlighted the benefits of the PLACI to the nation’s aviation industry, being a digitalized system, if adopted in line with global best practice.
During a presentation of the system, a representative of Kale Logistics Solutions, Abhilek Raorane, outlined its operational framework and proposed implementation roadmap.
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After the presentation, the stakeholders critically appraised the platform’s alignment with Nigeria’s aviation security regulations and global standards, noting that its adoption could strengthen proactive security measures, enhance regulatory oversight, and improve inter-agency coordination in cargo operations.
Also, they underscored the system’s potential to streamline cargo clearance processes, reduce delays, and support trade facilitation by enabling timely decision-making before cargo arrival.
According to the participants, the adoption of PLACI is expected to reduce reliance on manual inspections while improving overall operational efficiency.
The stakeholders rounded off the discussions with the believe that with further technical consultations the PLACI initiative promises to be a strategic step toward modernising Nigeria’s aviation security architecture and positioning the country as a competitive regional cargo hub.
