To address security challenges and stimulate economic growth, an indigenous Nigerian firm, Elites Group of Companies, has announced the commencement of an assembly and production line for Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs), drones and other security equipment within Nigeria.

This initiative follows a significant agreement with foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners. Group Managing Director of Elites Logistics & Development Services Ltd, David Adesanya, who disclosed the company’s undertaking, said the establishment of the assembly and production line represents a pivotal step toward improving security infrastructure in Nigeria.

According to him, it also represents the firm’s contribution to the modern manufacturing industry, aimed at generating various socio-economic benefits for Nigeria and the African continent.

He said: “One of the primary objectives of this initiative is to significantly reduce the extended delivery time that has been associated with waiting for foreign equipment manufacturing companies to produce and deliver drones to Nigerian clients.

“By assembling and producing these drones locally, Elites Logistics & 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 large pool of 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 them.”