BASL to Launch Nigeria’s First Airport Digital Cold Storage System at MMA2
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos Terminal Two (MMA2), has announced an ambitious plan to acquire Nigeria’s first airport digital cold storage system designed specifically for preserving perishable cargo.
The announcement was made by Remi Jibodu, Head of Aeronautical and Cargo Services at BASL, highlighting the increasing need for advanced preservation facilities for perishable goods transiting through Nigeria’s airports.
“Aircraft belly cargo is subject to availability,” Jibodu explained. “An airline with a full flight has a certain amount of cargo it can carry. Sometimes, the airline cannot carry all the perishable cargoes. This limitation poses significant challenges for businesses relying on air transport for their perishable goods.”
He continued, “Secondly, for those who want to spread their businesses to other states in Nigeria but are skeptical because there is no cold storage to store their products, they can now be confident that our digital cold storage would address these problems.”
Jibodu emphasised that the introduction of the digital cold storage system at MMA2 aims to create seamless cargo business operations, thereby enhancing the airport’s efficiency and reliability.
This innovation, according to him, is expected to significantly boost the number of cargo-related businesses and increase revenue for MMA2.
“We are very particular about innovation, excellence, and efficiency. These have been our guiding principles. Having operated as a terminal for 17 years, there are so many things we have pioneered in the industry. At this time, we are advancing our vision in Nigeria,” Jibodu stated.
He also assured stakeholders of the terminal’s commitment to maintaining uninterrupted power supply and providing value-added services.
“We have never been out of power for more than 20 seconds. We have value-added services. The passengers have been patronising us for the past 17 years, and therefore we can’t continue to do the same things. We had to find out the agitations and growing needs of the passengers.”
A statement signed by Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, Head, Corporate Communications at BASL said this initiative marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, setting a new standard for cargo handling and storage at airports.
The BASL continues to lead the way in innovation and customer satisfaction, reinforcing its role as a pioneer in the industry.
