Nigeria’s defence industry is Africa’s pride — DICON-D7G CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G), Mr. Osman Chennar, has commended Nigeria’s defence manufacturing industry for making another strong showing on the global stage at the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt. The El Alamein International Airshow 2026 (EIAS 2026), according to Chennar, was a major aviation and defence […]
Osman Chennar, the CEO of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G), has lauded the country's defence manufacturing industry for its remarkable performance at the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt. The annual airshow, which took place from September 8 to 10, 2026, served as a significant platform for global aerospace and defence industry professionals to showcase their latest innovations.
Chennar pointed out that the 2026 exhibition was the second edition of the event, following its inaugural edition in 2024, which drew over 250 exhibitors from 50 countries and featured more than 100 aircraft, attracting more than 12,000 visitors. He emphasized that DICON-D7G's involvement in the airshow highlighted Nigeria's growing ability to develop a robust indigenous defence manufacturing industry, reducing dependence on foreign imports and bolstering national security.
Chennar explained that DICON-D7G is a joint venture between the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and D7G Limited, aimed at producing military hardware locally. By doing so, the company aims to elevate Nigeria's status in the defence manufacturing sector, making it a source of pride for Africa and a potential hub for supplying military equipment to Nigeria and other African nations.
The DICON-D7G CEO also revealed that plans are underway for the establishment of a military jetty in Lagos. This move, he asserted, would further bolster Nigeria's self-sufficiency in military equipment supply and contribute to the country's overall defence capabilities. Chennar highlighted that Nigeria's participation in the El Alamein airshow marked its third appearance at major international defence industry exhibitions.
The nation had previously showcased its advancements at the Doha International Airshow in Qatar and the Ankara Airshow in Türkiye. He described Nigeria's increasing presence at international defence exhibitions as a testament to the country's steady progress in indigenous defence manufacturing and its ambition to assume a more substantial role in Africa's defense and security landscape.
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