The Federal Government has announced that several African countries have begun procuring arms and ammunition from Nigeria through the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).
This development was attributed to the new DICON Act 2023, which is expected to significantly enhance Nigeria’s national development and security by increasing foreign exchange earnings.
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, made this disclosure at a press briefing held at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
The briefing was part of the activities marking the 60th anniversary of DICON and the launch of the inaugural Africa Defence Industries Conference.
The conference, scheduled for August 14-15 at DICON headquarters in Kaduna, is themed “DICON @ 60: Future Frontiers in Africa’s Defence Technology.”
Matawalle stated, “We assure you that we have the capacity, we have the capability to produce, and as you know, many African countries now are coming to DICON for the procurement of their arms and ammunition.”
He further emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities through strategic partnerships, innovation, and technological advancements.
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Established in 1964, DICON has played a critical role in the nation’s defence sector, working in collaboration with indigenous companies to achieve excellence in military manufacturing.
DICON’s operations began with the production of small arms and ammunition, but over the years, the corporation has expanded its capabilities to include the manufacture of military vehicles, artillery, and other defence equipment.
He added, “Today, DICON is celebrating 60 years of dedicated service in the production and repair of military hardware and equipment. Since its establishment, DICON has played a crucial role in Nigeria’s defence sector, collaborating with indigenous companies to achieve excellence in military manufacturing.
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