In Abuja, Nigeria, the Managing Director of ARCO Worldwide Services, Okosubide Mozimo, emphasized the critical role of drones in national security and economic growth. During a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Mozimo highlighted the need for fostering drone technology development and training young Nigerians in various sectors, including security, agriculture, oil and gas, medicine, and infrastructure management. The partnership aims to enhance drone technology and support the country’s economic growth through technological advancement.
Mozimo expressed excitement about the collaboration with NACETEM, a leading federal government agency promoting innovation, technology advancement, and capacity building. “This aligns with our key vision, delivering technology for economic growth and advancement in the country, “he. The MoU is expected to deliver numerous benefits, including enhancing drone technology development in key sectors like agriculture, defence, oil and gas, security, logistics, medicals, infrastructure development, maritime, and mapping.
Drones have become increasingly important and applicable in various areas, creating job opportunities and innovation. Mozimo cited the ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran as a clear demonstration of the critical role drones play in modern warfare. He emphasized that Nigeria cannot afford to ignore the technology and should strive to catch up with the rest of the world.
ARCO Worldwide Services, which pioneered commercial drone operations in Nigeria in 2016, has maintained a leading position in drone technology. Mozimo revealed that the company has provided services for oil and gas, the military, and trained drone pilots in the country, addressing the heavy capital flight associated with training pilots in foreign countries.
Dr. Olushola Odusanya, Director-General of NACETEM, highlighted the importance of translating innovations in science and technology into commercial products, which would impact the Nigerian economy. “We believe, like everyone else, that innovation has to build commercial products which will become part of the social economy, “he.
Source: Impulsradio & Television Africa
