{"id":3828,"date":"2025-01-22T08:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=3828"},"modified":"2025-01-22T08:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:08:06","slug":"nigeria-to-begin-manufacturing-of-aircraft-fg-announces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/01\/22\/nigeria-to-begin-manufacturing-of-aircraft-fg-announces\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria To Begin Manufacturing Of Aircraft \u2013 FG Announces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Federal Government has announced an ongoing plan to create an aircraft manufacturing company in Nigeria.The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Kayamo shared this information at the inauguration of XeJet\u2019s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and flight support centre in Abuja.<\/p>\n

Keyamo emphasized that this initiative aligns with the government\u2019s objective to assist local operators and enhance the country\u2019s aviation sector.<\/p>\n

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This facility represents a partnership between XeJet and local banks, intending to position Nigeria as a regional centre for aviation services.<\/p>\n

The Minister stated:\u00a0\u201cSince we came to office, we\u2019ve been focused on attracting MRO facilities to our aviation ecosystem, just as they exist in other parts of the world.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve searched far and wide for investors, but now we see that what we were looking for elsewhere is right here at home. This collaboration between an indigenous operator and local banks is a dream come true.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Emphasizing the project\u2019s significance, the minister noted the inclusion of additional facilities, such as a training centre, which he described as\u00a0\u201ca huge achievement.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Keyamo added:\u00a0\u201cThis development will serve Nigeria and attract users from across the West African sub-region. That\u2019s the dream\u2014to make this facility a regional centre for excellence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Speaking on the broader vision, the Chief Executive Officer of XEJet, Emmanuel Iza, highlighted plans to position Nigeria on the global map of aircraft manufacturing, repairs and operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe vision is ambitious. It is to contribute to aircraft manufacturing, even if it\u2019s just components like wings, landing gears, or tyres. Nigeria has the talent and ability; we need the enabling environment and facilities to make it happen,\u201d<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n

Iza highlighted the employment opportunities that the multi-million dollar project is anticipated to create for Nigerians, mentioning that XeJet currently employs approximately 300 individuals.<\/p>\n

With the establishment of this new facility, he said the organization anticipate increasing that figure fourfold.<\/p>\n

The initial phase encompasses site preparation, which includes grading the land and building a taxiway to link the runway with the facility, with an estimated cost of $5 million.<\/p>\n

He also pointed out that the construction of the facility will necessitate a similar financial commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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