Nigeria to Begin Mass Production of Military Munitions Locally Within One Year, Defence Minister Reveals
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has disclosed that Nigeria will commence large-scale local production of defence hardware within the next year for domestic
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (rtd) has announced that Nigeria will begin large-scale local production of defence hardware within the next year. According to Premium Times and This Day, this production is intended to meet domestic requirements and support exports to other African countries.
Speaking at the inaugural Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in Lagos, the minister encouraged participants to invest in Nigeria's defence sector. This Day reports that the minister stated side events at the exhibition are intended to strengthen relations between government representatives, industry stakeholders, strategic partners, and defence establishments.
During the event, Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle described AFRIDEX as a dynamic platform for achieving its objectives. Additionally, representatives for the Lagos State Governor and the ECOWAS Commission expressed optimism that the gathering would serve as an inclusive platform for African countries to revitalise and expand their defence sectors.
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