Nigeria Can Produce, Supply Ammunition For West Africa

Benson, who spoke following a closed-door meeting after the tour of these military facilities, further emphasized, “In the current global security landscape, a nation’s ability to produce its own defence equipment is vital for its sovereignty and resilience.” Naija Newsreports that Benson was instrumental in sponsoring the DICON Bill in the National Assembly before its passage and subsequent signing into law by President Tinubu.

“DICON has more potential to turn the fortunes of the hardware, software, and military equipment significantly if we produce these items, ensure that they get a factory that can produce these; Nigeria will be self-sufficient in military hardware and software and also has the capacity also to feed the entire West Africa and save foreign exchange.

“DICON, as Nigeria’s primary defence manufacturing body, has made notable advancements in the production of locally made firearms and other military hardware, thus enhancing our Armed Forces’ operational capacity.

“It must strive to be a global leader in defence production, not only catering to the needs of our military but also positioning Nigeria as a regional exporter of defence technology, thereby contributing to its economic growth.

Babajimi Benson, remarked that DICON’s advancements in the production of locally manufactured firearms and military equipment represent a significant milestone that enhances the capabilities of Nigeria’s Armed Forces while decreasing reliance on international suppliers.

“These interconnected defence agencies stand as pillars of our national security architecture, each playing a critical role in ensuring that our Armed Forces are well-trained, well-equipped, and well-prepared for the complex security challenges of today and tomorrow.

So, whether it is the cadets at NDA or the senior officers at Command and Staff College, Jaji, our military personnel must be equipped with cutting-edge knowledge, advanced training and a forward-looking mindset to address both asymmetric threats such as insurgencies and terrorist groups, as well as cyber warfare and other sophisticated forms of global threats and conflicts.

“THe NDA, as the flagship military training institution of our country, continues to produce highly disciplined and capable officers who go on to serve Nigeria with distinction both at home and abroad.

“Far-reaching decisions were also made regarding the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, which will enable it to build capacity and develop Armed Forces Officers of the middle-rank cadre, and the Armed Forces will be better for it generally.”.

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