Nigeria’s aviation sector urged to speed up digitalisation
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has raised concerns about the slow pace of digitalisation in the country’s aviation industry. Sakiru Balogun highlighted that only about 40 percent of the sector’s operations are currently digital, warning that manual processes encourage inefficiency and corruption. Ayodele Olatiregun and Dr Comfort Eyitayo also emphasized the need for full digital adoption to improve transparency and financial governance. Stakeholders were urged to invest in training and technology to drive progress.
TLDR
- Sakiru Balogun said Nigeria’s aviation industry is only 40% digitalised, with manual processes still common.
- Reliance on cash-based and manual transactions is slowing down operations and enabling malpractice.
- Ayodele Olatiregun noted that automation is increasing, especially in financial transactions, but more work is needed.
- Low digital literacy among Nigerians is a key barrier to faster adoption of technology in the sector.
- Dr Comfort Eyitayo stressed that digitalisation is essential for accuracy, accountability, and risk management in aviation.
