In a landscape where Nigeria’s industrial growth is increasingly tied to indigenous innovation, Altex Engineering Services Limited is carving a powerful niche by proving that local expertise can build world-class infrastructure and empower communities simultaneously.
Spearheaded by Mrs. Aisha Achimugu, Altex, a subsidiary of Felak Concept Group, is quietly becoming the backbone of Nigeria’s technical renaissance.
Founded to address a long-standing reliance on foreign engineering expertise, Altex has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary powerhouse.
Altex also offers end-to-end services in construction, project and facility management, ICT solutions, and technical research—all tailored to Nigeria’s specific socio-economic context.
“We’re not just building roads or managing sites, we’re building capabilities, confidence, and a culture of excellence that can outlive us,” Achimugu said.
Altex’s holistic approach goes beyond technical execution as it embodies a philosophy of empowerment, from hiring and mentoring young Nigerian engineers to integrating women into core operational roles.
“The Nigerian engineering sector has long depended on imported expertise. Altex was born from a desire to change that narrative by proving that Nigerians can build to world-class standards,” Achimugu explains.
The firm is particularly invested in youth development through training partnerships with universities and in-house mentorship programmes.
Achimugu said Altex is nurturing the next generation of engineers and technical leaders, describing this as “creating pathways for young engineers—especially women—to learn, work, and lead.”
With quality, safety, and environmental sustainability at its core, Altex enforces rigorous standards across all projects.
The company is also harnessing digital tools through its robust ICT division, integrating smart infrastructure solutions that enhance project efficiency and longevity.
Under her stewardship, Altex has also become a model of inclusion and diversity in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
The company has made deliberate efforts to recruit across gender, religious, and ethnic lines, proving that excellence thrives in diverse environments.
Achimugu’s leadership is drawing attention not only for her gender but for the results she delivers.
Altex’s portfolio spans public and private sector contracts, including work with governments and development agencies, often completed ahead of schedule and with added community impact.
“Nigeria doesn’t need to import its future—we can build it ourselves. But we must be willing to invest in people, processes, and long-term thinking,” she said.
She said Altex’s commitment aligns with national policies such as the Local Content Act and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), positioning the firm as a critical stakeholder in Nigeria’s industrial future.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand into West Africa, replicating its Nigerian success model to support regional development.
“Our story is just beginning. We want to become a reference point for what’s possible when vision meets commitment—and when engineering serves humanity, not just industry,” Achimugu affirmed.
