It might take a shorter time than expected for the country to be among manufacturers of aeroplanes and helicopters. This is because Nigeria may have its first aeroplane assembled and built here if the federal government pays more attention to people with knowledge of constructing airplanes.
Mr Paul Onah, a resident of Jobele and a welder by profession in Oyo state spoke with Naij.com on Monday, December 14 on how he used his expertise at building jets, helicopters and aeroplanes. He believes his effort could launch Nigeria further to the outside world in airspace technology.
In Onah’s words, he said: “I started building my helicopter since January 2015. I had earlier constructed smaller jets and airplanes from woods. My dream and passion to build an airplane drove me to build this helicopter.”
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, a few days after he was sworn in as a minister said he wanted to be the best minister under the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
In view of this, this could be possible if Dr Onu digs deep into discovering local scientists and technologists like Onah and giving them the necessary assistance.
The Benue state born Onah stated that he will pursue his dream of Nigeria’s first locally-built helicopter to the latter. He also spoke about how he ran from pillar to post in soliciting financial assistance. He said he went to Afijio local government and other well-meaning people in Oyo state regarding his project, but no one helped him except his wife, Margaret, his daughter, Mary and one Pastor Benjamin Oyetola Oyegbemile, his neighbour.
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