Terrahaptix to Secure Two Hydroelectric Power Plants in Nigeria

The Nigerian firm beat an Israeli company to secure the $1.2 million security contract awarded by a private security firm, Nethawk Solutions.

According to reports, the $1.2 million will cover hardware purchases, including 10 drones and several solar-powered Sentry Towers, all integrated with Artemis OS, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and classify threats.

The contract also includes a recurring six-figure annual software subscription fee, securing a stable recurring revenue for the Nigerian hardware firm.

Terrahaptix, founded by Mr Nathan Nwachukwu and Maxwell Maduka, will be securing the hydroelectric power plants against bandits who have been using the plant as a hideout.

This comes at a crucial time when Nigeria’s infrastructure come under a lot of attacks including transmission lines, oil pipelines, and telecommunication structures.

Speaking on the development, Mr Nwachukwu, CEO of Terrahaptix, said, “This is our largest contract to date and our first in the hydroelectric sector.”

He also said the Artemis OS is capable of detecting threats like bandits in their numbers and even their level of ammunition and alert the necessary authorities.

The Artemis OS has been Terrahaptix’s competitive advantage in winning security contracts. According to Nwanchuku, “At Terrahaptix, we offer an integrated end-to-end solution from aerial systems, ground systems, maritime systems, all powered by one operating system that is built by us — it helps for a smoother experience.”

Terrahaptix gives clients an ecosystem experience that ensures hardware and software systems communicate seamlessly.

Beyond this development, the security firm has rapidly expanded its footprint across Africa. It currently operates a 15,000-square-foot factory in Abuja’s Idu Industrial District.

Its clients base extends to South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 75 per cent of its sales coming from outside Nigeria.

The company will be looking at doubling its $2 million orders in 2024 with this new contract and the exposure it will bring.

“Our goal is to become Africa’s leading provider of autonomous security solutions for critical infrastructure,” Nwachukwu stated, adding that “This contract is a significant step toward that vision.”

The company’s product line includes the Archer VTOL drone for aerial surveillance and the Duma ground drone for on-site monitoring. Both are powered by Artemis OS, enabling real-time threat detection and response.

Its integrated hardware-software solutions and cost-effective manufacturing, sourcing 80% of materials locally, continue to be a big boost for its rapid growth. This approach allows the company to offer products at prices more than 50 per cent lower than competitors.