FCT: Automated gate control system launched at Garki market

The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has inaugurated an automated gate access control system at the Garki International Market to curb revenue leakages, enhance security, and modernize operations. The Group Managing Director of AICL, Dr. Maureen Tamuno, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. During the project’s commissioning, Tamuno noted that the initiative […]

The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has inaugurated an automated gate access control system at the Garki International Market to curb revenue leakages, enhance security, and modernize operations.

The Group Managing Director of AICL, Dr. Maureen Tamuno, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. During the project’s commissioning, Tamuno noted that the initiative represents a significant shift toward efficiency, transparency, and accountability in market administration.

She emphasized that AICL remains committed to creating sustainable value, enhancing commercial assets, and positioning Abuja as a competitive investment destination. 

The newly deployed system replaces manual cash collection with a secure, technology-driven platform. (NAN)

According to Tamuno, the platform is powered by automatic number plate recognition cameras, barrier gates, handheld Point-of-Sale (POS) devices, and a centralized real-time monitoring dashboard. 

The solution, she added, was deployed in partnership with Global Software and Digital Solutions Limited (GSDS).

The system integrates vehicle entry automation, ticketing, digital payment processing, and centralized reporting across all market entry and exit points. By digitally recording every vehicle’s entry, duration of stay, and payment, the platform eliminates revenue leakages while strengthening transparency.

“This project is for you. It is designed to protect your businesses, safeguard your customers, and enhance the overall commercial experience,” Tamuno said. (NAN)