FG announces date for first Nigerian-made helicopter to fly in Nigeria

• The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that the countrys first Indigenous helicopter is in its final development stages and will undergo its maiden test flight soon
• The agency is using a combination of homegrown expertise and semi-knockdown (SKD) and complete knockdown (CKD) models to refine and develop helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Stakeholders at the engagement event emphasized the need for Nigerians to support locally made products, highlighting the role of homegrown technology in reducing reliance on imports and boosting economic growth

FG: Helicopter Project Nears CompletionFG Mentions When the First Nigerian-Made Helicopter Will Fly in NigeriaSource: TwitterVery soon, we will conduct the first test. Everything is almost ready, and Nigerias first indigenous helicopter will soon take to the skies, Aduagba announced.Some of our work involves developing projects from the ground up, such as the Nigerian-made helicopter and certain unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), he added.We are applying science and engineering principles to refine and enhance these models, he stated.NASENIs Commitment to National DevelopmentMany Nigerians are unaware of NASENIs contributions, but we are intensifying efforts to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement, Ambali noted.Call for Support for Local ManufacturingWe must harness our resources and depend less on foreign goods. Overreliance on imports weakens our economy and stifles local innovation, Kwaru stated.

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