The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, has marked a major milestone in its innovation drive with a successful test-run of drone technology developed by engineers at its Transport Technology Centre ‘s Drone Lab.
The live demonstration, held at the NITT headquarters in Zaria, showcased the potential of drone systems to revolutionise Nigeria’s transport and logistics sector.
The Director-General/Chief Executive of NITT, Dr. Bayero Salih Farah, who witnessed the test flight alongside other Management staff, expressed satisfaction with the performance of the drones. He described the exercise as a significant step toward advancing indigenous technology in the transportation industry.
“This is just the beginning. We look forward to NITT championing the course of the deployment of drone technology into the national transport system,” Dr. Farah stated.
He reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to fostering innovation, noting that, “What moves the world forward is technology, and we should be able to use our own engineers to innovate.”
Earlier, the Director of the Transport Technology Centre (TTC), Dr. Joshua Odeleye, highlighted the strategic relevance of drone technology to modern transport systems. He noted that drones have the potential to improve logistics efficiency, monitor emissions, and support safer, smarter mobility solutions.
The highpoint of the event was the test flight conducted at the NITT Sports Complex, where the DG/CE, accompanied by Management staff, observed the drones in action.
The demonstration is part of NITT’s broader commitment to advancing research and technological innovation in Nigeria’s transport sector.
