*Pix above: Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Defence(2nd left) surrounded by his hosts
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The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has said that the new Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) bill signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would stimulate the economy thereby making Nigeria to be self reliant in the manufacturing of military equipment and hardwares.
A statement Friday by
Director, Information and Public Relations of the ministry, Henshaw Ogubike, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Ogubike said the Minister stated this during a one-day working visit to DICON industrial complex in Kaduna where he was conducted round DICON facilities by the Director-General of DICON, Maj Gen AE Edet. During the tour, he visited DICON Imperium Facility, DICON Primer Cap Factory in Kachia and the DICON Ordnance Factory, amongst others in Kaduna state.
The statement noted that Badaru was satisfied with the level of work done on the factories visited and said that when the works are completed in conjunction with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON),Nigeria can now be a hub of defence equipment production the nation.
“I am happy that many companies are showing interest in investing in the production of Military equipment in Nigeria. And I can confidently say that when all the factories under DICON are commissioned soon, we will be able to produce all our defence needs locally. I can say, so far, so good,” he said.
He commended Imperium DICON Complex, Proforce Nigeria Limited, EPAIL Ltd and a host of others for investing massively in local manufacturing of defence gadgets and equipment, which included bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets, guard booths and assembly of light Armoured Assault Vehicles.
On his part, Major General Edet thanked President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu for signing the DICON bill into law as well as the support from both Ministers of Defence, saying that the new law would stop importation as all Nigeria needed would be produced locally.
He said that with the level of partnership with other indigenous companies, Nigeria would soon become a heavy supplier of defence gadgets and equipment not only to other African countries but to the world at large./PLEASE SHARE
*Tags: Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, Henshaw Ogubike, MOD, Maj Gen AE Edet, DICON
