In 2018, Senegal launched a program to rehabilitate its airports. The aim is to improve the passenger experience and position itself as a leading air hub.

Cheikh Bakhoum, director general of Senegal Numerique (SENUM SA), the national agency overseeing public digital infrastructure, and Abdoulaye Dieye, CEO of Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD SA), signed a partnership agreement in Dakar on Monday, November 6.

The partnership aims to implement infrastructure solutions to improve connectivity and facilitate the digital transformation of 13 airports in Senegal.

Under the 3-year cooperation agreement, SENUM SA will provide AIBD with fiber optic connectivity, state-of-the-art data centers, and other services. SENUM SA will also contribute its expertise in auditing the information system, supporting AIBD's human resources in supervising installations, and guaranteeing system security in the event of attacks.

The signing of this partnership agreement is part of the program to rehabilitate Senegal's regional airports (PRAS) launched in 2018 by President Macky Sall. The program aims to make Senegal a leading air hub in Africa.

"I am pleased to welcome the director general of Senegal Numerique today, as state institutions must operate in seamless harmony. We are confident that this agreement is timely and will effectively address the imperative of upgrading our airports to meet industry standards, while simultaneously implementing robust IT systems, security protocols, and data backup measures," said Abdoulaye Dieye.

Samira Njoya