“To reinforce industry relevance and reward excellence, XEJet will offer automatic employment to the top three graduating students of the programme annually for ten years, subject to basic employability requirements”.
XEJet Limited, a leading premium airline in Nigeria, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Abuja to establish the XEJet Centre for Aerospace & Space Engineering.
This purpose-built academic hub aims to advance aeronautical and astronautical engineering education in Nigeria, strengthening the country’s position in the global aviation ecosystem.
According to the Group Chief Executive Officer of XEJet Limited, Emmanuel Iza,
“the XEJet Centre for Aerospace & Space Engineering marks the beginning of our journey to position Nigerian aviation firmly on the global map and empower young aerospace engineers to build, innovate, and compete internationally”.
The project will be delivered through a phased approach, with XEJet equipping priority aerospace laboratories within existing University of Abuja facilities to enable immediate teaching and practical instruction. The final phase will involve XEJet funding and delivering a permanent, green-powered academic complex aligned with COREN Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) standards.
To reinforce industry relevance and reward excellence, XEJet will offer automatic employment to the top three graduating students of the programme annually for ten years, subject to basic employability requirements.
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Abuja, Engr. Prof. Abdulfatai Jimoh,
praised the partnership, saying, “this will bring about the needed growth, standard, and quality in the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering programme and aerospace industry”.
XEJet is a premium airline serving the Nigerian market, focused on delivering high-end aviation services with a modern fleet and exceptional service.