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Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Morbeta11(op): 8:33pm On Feb 26, 2025
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion and will soon take its maiden flight.

Speaking at a Focus Group Engagement in Kaduna, Engr. Kareem Aduagba, Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute, confirmed that significant progress had been made on the indigenous helicopter, which would soon be officially recognized as the “Nigerian Chopper.”

The engagement session, organized by NASENI, brought together inventors, manufacturers, government officials, industry leaders, and academics to promote local innovation and discuss policies that will drive Nigeria’s industrial and technological advancement.

“What we are doing now is not reinventing the wheel. We have one of our projects that started from the ground up, including the Made-in-Nigeria helicopter and some Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs),” Aduagba explained.

“Additionally, we have acquired some aircraft components from developed countries in Semi Knock Down (SKD) and Complete Knock Down (CKD) forms. Using scientific and engineering expertise, we are working on assembling and modifying them.

“Very soon, we will conduct the first test flight of the Made-in-Nigeria helicopter as we approach the final stages of development,” he added.

Also speaking at the event, Engr. Abdulfatai Ambali, Head of the Manufacturing Services Department at NASENI’s Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute, Kano, emphasized the agency’s renewed commitment to commercialization, collaboration, and innovation under its current leadership.


“Many Nigerians are unaware of NASENI’s contributions, but with the leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleman Halilu, we are prioritizing awareness, stakeholder engagement, and community impact.

“Our goal is to develop homegrown technology that reduces Nigeria’s reliance on foreign products. Many of our innovations are already being deployed across various sectors,” Ambali stated.

Facilitator of the program, Saleh Kwaru, urged Nigerians to support local industries, stressing that national development depends on patronizing homegrown products.

“We must look inward and leverage our resources. Constant reliance on foreign products weakens our economy,” he noted.

Similarly, Yusuf Suleman, Acting Zonal Coordinator for the North West Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), commended the event for tackling challenges affecting locally made products, such as quality and finishing.

“Innovation and modern technology are key to improving the acceptance of Nigerian products. This kind of engagement will help solve production challenges and create more job opportunities.

“SMEDAN and NASENI share common goals, including marketing, technological advancement, and job creation, ensuring sustainable industrial growth,” Suleman added.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/02/made-in-nigeria-helicopter-set-to-fly-soon-naseni/

Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by immortalcrown(m): 8:35pm On Feb 26, 2025
Tori.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by EmperorIsaac(m): 8:40pm On Feb 26, 2025
grin
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Goodmarlian: 8:43pm On Feb 26, 2025
Were the helicopter na?
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Nappyhat: 9:37pm On Feb 26, 2025
Looking forward to seeing it
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by calabaman(m): 9:42pm On Feb 26, 2025
Nigeria made

OR

Nigerian assembled?
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Forumites: 9:44pm On Feb 26, 2025
The first pilot to fly this should be insured.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by yoruboid: 9:49pm On Feb 26, 2025
Nigeria has been making remarkable strides under PBAT

We are on the way to becoming a global power
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by madridguy(m): 9:55pm On Feb 26, 2025
grin grin

Forumites:
The first pilot to fly this should be insured.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by 1x2x3: 10:14pm On Feb 26, 2025
yoruboid:
Nigeria has been making remarkable strides under PBAT

We are on the way to becoming a global power
PBAT should be on the first test ride then, that way he can showcase the innovation under him.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by RealityKings1: 10:16pm On Feb 26, 2025
I'm sure you'll be the first person to fly it grin
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by forgiveness: 10:20pm On Feb 26, 2025
Best news of the year. Nigeria must rise.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by kokoA(m):
Who will launch/commission it and take the first flight?
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Fisiryorh(m): 10:41pm On Feb 26, 2025
I would NOT fly in it for any reason....🙅🏽‍♂️
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by simpleseyi:
1x2x3:
PBAT should be on the first test ride then, that way he can showcase the innovation under him.
If it crashes, BAT will get back to his bedroom. The gods do not die. Just for your information
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by SalamRushdie: 11:26pm On Feb 26, 2025
I just need to see it and I will tell you if it will fly or not
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Osiris12: 11:27pm On Feb 26, 2025
simpleseyi:
Of it crashes, BAT will get back to his bedroom. The gods do not die. Just for your information
too much Yoruba film dey worry you

Can you tell this to your kids?
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Ballzproblem2: 11:28pm On Feb 26, 2025
The good news is that , helicopter is not an affordable means of transportation in Nigeria,so good luck to rich patriotic Nigerian and remember confess your sins as the helicopter has a high chance of taking you to your maker.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Gotocourt:
If e fly, make I bend


Fly Tinubu inside fess make I check something 🤷😌
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Yobabad: 4:46am On Feb 27, 2025
Let the president test run and be using it when they are done
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Myrepublic(m): 7:57am On Feb 27, 2025
Forumites:
The first pilot to fly this should be insured.
😂😂😂😂
You don't believe in your country .

Could be Science/Technology and a touch of Witchcraft grin
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by bdon123(m): 8:30am On Feb 27, 2025
I wont fly in it
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by bennybuhari: 8:37am On Feb 27, 2025
Shamelessly lying
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by saintopus(m): 9:03am On Feb 27, 2025
1x2x3:
PBAT should be on the first test ride then, that way he can showcase the innovation under him.
PBAT and Wike inside the 1st Test Flight go make sense die
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Putindbutt(m): 9:19am On Feb 27, 2025
And some idiots say make I hate Tinubu. Thunder fire enemies.😂😂🤣
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Dalohad: 9:24am On Feb 27, 2025
Putindbutt:
And some idiots say make I hate Tinubu. Thunder fire enemies.😂😂🤣
Tinubu will launch the helicopter by flying it for test run. grin
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Putindbutt(m): 9:41am On Feb 27, 2025
Dalohad:
Tinubu will launch the helicopter by flying it for test run. grin
Leave that one na, shebi una dey talk say Nigeria cannot manufacture anything and we are nothing bla bla bla... See as shame dey catch una now 😂😂. You bitter people forgot that we dey manufacture our naval war ships and NIDC has been reformed. More tears pls 😅😅
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by BlackfireX: 9:51am On Feb 27, 2025
Seun should be there first passanger



grin
I go chop ban now
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by BreconHills(m): 10:00am On Feb 27, 2025
calabaman:
Nigeria made

OR

Nigerian assembled?
All helicopters planes and cars are assembled.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Armaggedon: 10:06am On Feb 27, 2025
Make sure the first four citizens of the country join in the inaugural flight.
Re: Made-in-Nigeria helicopter set to fly soon – NASENI by Catapault: 10:06am On Feb 27, 2025
calabaman:
Nigeria made

OR

Nigerian assembled?
Stop this ignorant illiteracy.

There is ZERO difference between manufacturing and what you call “assembly”.

In the US, car manufacturing plants are known as “car assemblies”.

It means the same thing.
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