By Peters Ali
An indigenous organisation, Elites Group of Companies, plans to establish an assembly and production line for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones, and other security equipment in the country.
Group Managing Director of Elites Logistics and Development Services Ltd, Otunba David Adesanya, said the strategic initiative is an outcome of a significant agreement with its foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners. He added that the initiative hope to address security challenges and stimulate economic growth.
According to Adesanya, establishment of the assembly and production line represents a major step toward improving security infrastructure in the country, contributing to modern manufacturing industry, and generating various socio-economic benefits for the country and Africa.
He said: “By assembling and producing these drones locally, Elites Logistics and Development Services Ltd aims to provide a swifter response to the security challenges facing the nation by making a wide range of technology solutions available for surveillance, reconnaissance, and other purposes.
“Additionally, this endeavour is set to create job opportunities for the country’s unemployed youths, thereby contributing to a reduction in unemployment rates. It is anticipated that this initiative will not only bolster Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but also enhance foreign exchange earnings, as Elites Group plans to export its UAVs and drones to countries in need of these vital security tools.”
“Elites Logistics and Development Services Ltd is a proudly Nigerian company with diverse business interests in various sectors, including Agro-Allied Services, Renewable Energy, Solar Smart Kiosk Production, Roads and Building Construction, Engineering Services, Defence Consultancy and Procurement Services. With an extensive network of partners spanning European, American, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries, the company is well-positioned to harness its global expertise to advance Nigeria’s technological innovation and economic growth.”