Klinserve Solutions in partnership with Hako has rolled out a series of eco-friendly industrial cleaning machines and robotics in Nigeria to boost the country’s cleaning sector.
The cleaning technology is built for use across sectors – maritime, oil and gas, aviation, manufacturing, construction sites, as well as roads, streets and the built environment.
The machines and robots have various models for cleaning of airport tarmac, runway, hangars, seaport terminals, dockyard, ship floors, cargo storage areas, factories, roads, streets, drainages and residential areas.
Tunde Ayeye, chairman and CEO of Klinserve Solutions, said the introduction of the cleaning machines and robots into Nigeria is not only a business relationship between Germany and Nigeria, but a significant technological transfer from Germany and Europe to Nigeria and Africa.
He called on other state governments in Nigeria and the private sector to key leverage on the Klinserv’s partnership with Hako to achieve a very clean and high standard environmental hygiene, while also creating jobs and significantly improving their economies.
“We have carefully selected a partner trusted globally to work with to help us achieve a great result. Technology is moving rapidly and we cannot afford to be left behind.”
Ayeye noted that Nigeria’s cleaning industry continues to attracts huge investment and by 2027, it is estimated to attract $25 billion, stating that the industry is still highly unstructured and does not have the kind of technology required.
He described the launch as the beginning of a journey within his business group.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos who gave the keynote at the launch lauded the initiative of the cleaning technology in the country
“I commend Klinserv Solutions and the Nigerian German Chamber of Commerce for this landmark event, which signals a significant step towards industrial innovation, economic development and environmental sustainability in Lagos, Nigeria and beyond,” he said.
The governor, who was represented Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment emphasised that the introduction of PECO, state of the art, outdoor municipal sweepers, advanced robotic machines and specialized equipment tailored for diverse sectors, marks a promising new chapter for the country.
“Lagos State, as the chosen regional hub for this product launch, stands at the forefront of this exciting technological advancement.”
“Our city faces the challenges of rapid urbanization and rapid population growth, which both demand innovative and sustainable solutions to maintain cleanliness, improve hygiene and protect our environment.”
According to him, the eco-friendly equipment presented offers great potential to enhance operational efficiency in municipal services and industrial operations alike.
“We’re particularly encouraged by the medium-term plans to localize technology through the establishment of assembly and manufacturing of the machines in Lagos State.”
Also speaking, Reji Cojo, Hako Group’s regional manager for Middle East and Africa said the company is world-leading provider of cleaning municipal and waterjet-high pressure technology, working with distributors across the globe to ensure a seamless aftersales maintenance for the cleaning machines and robots.
“Hako is the first company in Europe to manufacture sweeping machines in 1961, after several decades of manufacturing agricultural machines. By 2021, Hako manufactured its first series of cleaning robots, which work without being manned as programmed,” he said.
In his address, Weert Borner said the partnership between Hako and Klinserv has given Nigeria access to world-class technology.
“The German-Nigerian relations goes beyond political relationship, to involve a long-term partnership in business that has seen German firms employing over 70,000 Nigerians.”
“This partnership between Hako and Klinserv will build cleaner cities and better living standards for everyone.”
