Nigus International and AXISCADES Technologies Limited have formalised an enhanced partnership aimed at creating Nigeria’s first world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre. The venture is expected to significantly strengthen the country’s aviation infrastructure, improve commercial fleet readiness, support defence aviation capability and reduce longstanding dependence on international maintenance facilities.
The project will merge AXISCADES’ extensive aerospace engineering expertise with Nigus International’s strong operational presence across Nigeria and key African aviation markets. The resulting ecosystem will be designed to reduce maintenance costs, accelerate turnaround times, increase fleet availability, and develop technical expertise across civil and military aviation operations.
Beyond core maintenance services, the collaboration includes the establishment of an advanced flight simulation facility capable of supporting training for military aircraft from both Western and Eastern platforms. The strategy also extends into unmanned aircraft development, making use of Nigus International’s full regulatory approvals to produce drones locally for defence, industrial and surveillance use cases.
To ensure effective coordination and global engagement, the two companies will utilise their shared presence in the United Arab Emirates as the administrative and collaboration base, providing a central point for OEM alignment and programme governance.
HRH Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim, Chairman of Nigus International, stated that the initiative represents “a decisive step toward aviation sovereignty, military readiness, and Africa-driven aerospace capability.”
Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of AXISCADES, added, “Nigeria’s strategic position and rising aviation demand make this the ideal moment to build a regional centre of excellence.”
The plan also supports broader strategic alignment between Global South economies, building on African access and Indian engineering strength to create long-term capability, localised innovation and aviation independence.
About Nigus International
Nigus International is a leading provider of defence, aviation, aerospace, and ESAI technologies across Africa. With longstanding capabilities in national infrastructure, technology deployment, and industrial development, Nigus International is dedicated to advancing Nigeria’s sovereign aviation and defence capacity while creating sustainable, future-focused industries across the continent.
Website: www.nigusng.com
About AXISCADES Technologies Limited
AXISCADES is a top-tier engineering and technology solutions provider with deep expertise across Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Energy, and Embedded Systems & AI. With over 2,300 engineers and global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, AXISCADES supports Fortune 100 companies and leading aircraft OEMs with cutting-edge engineering, digital, and manufacturing solutions.
Website: www.axiscades.com
