Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, says Nigeria is stepping up efforts to boost local military production through increased collaboration with private firms.
During a meeting at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja with executives from Homeland Protectors and Supplies Ltd, led by Chairman Muhammad Ali bin Aadi, Matawalle revealed ongoing discussions about a strategic partnership between the company and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).
The talks focused on capacity development and the integration of advanced technologies to reinforce national security.
In a statement issued by his Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Matawalle emphasised that such collaborations align with the newly enacted DICON Act, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The legislation mandates that all military procurement be channelled through DICON, cementing its pivotal role in Nigeria’s defence industrial ecosystem.
“The Federal Government is dedicated to enhancing indigenous capabilities in defence production,” Matawalle said, underscoring the importance of private sector involvement in achieving these goals.
The partnership is expected to bolster Nigeria’s ability to address security challenges through homegrown solutions, reducing reliance on foreign military imports..
