IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS), has officially commissioned 65 customised Response, Patrol, and Escort (RPE) vehicles to G4S Secure Solutions Nigeria Limited, its long-standing security partner.
The commissioning ceremony, held at Ikeja GRA in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in IHS Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, safety, and strategic collaboration.
The fleet of vehicles is fully equipped with radio communication systems, public address units, medical kits, ladders, and amber warning lights, designed to bolster G4S’s patrol and rapid response capabilities nationwide.
The Vice President of Operations at IHS Nigeria, Jubril Saba highlighted the importance of the initiative during the handover event.
“This initiative is more than just a commissioning of vehicles; it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to the safety of our people and assets, our drive for operational excellence, and our belief in strong partnerships,” Saba said.
“G4S has been instrumental in protecting our sites and supporting our operational continuity. We believe this deployment will significantly enhance their capacity to secure our infrastructure.”
The Managing Director of G4S Secure Solutions Nigeria Limited, Jonas Ahl expressed appreciation for the investment and partnership.
“We are proud to receive these 65 custom-built patrol vehicles from IHS Nigeria,” Ahl stated. “These units will improve our response time, expand our field coverage, and enable us to better deter and manage security risks.
“We value this partnership and remain committed to safeguarding the assets that power connectivity across Nigeria.”
The new fleet will be deployed across IHS Nigeria’s extensive telecommunications infrastructure network, playing a critical role in proactive risk mitigation and ensuring service continuity for millions of users.
The gesture further reinforces IHS Nigeria’s reputation as a security-conscious industry leader and a committed partner in Nigeria’s digital transformation.
As the telecommunications landscape continues to evolve, the collaboration between IHS Nigeria and G4S demonstrates the growing importance of private-sector partnerships in securing critical infrastructure and sustaining nationwide connectivity.