Security: Tinubu Announces Increased Funding For Weapon Production

Security: Tinubu Announces Increased Funding For Weapon Production

President Bola Tinubu has pledged substantial investments in the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to ensure it meets its objectives by 2030……CONTINUE READING

Speaking at DICON’s 60th anniversary celebration and the inaugural African Defence Industries Conference in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume, emphasized that national security remains a primary focus of his administration.

The President noted that the recently enacted DICON Act 2023 marks a new chapter for DICON, positioning it as the leader of Nigeria’s Military Industrial Complex. This legislation provides a solid foundation for advancing the country’s defense manufacturing and technology capabilities, supporting the modernization of the Armed Forces to tackle national and regional security challenges.

“As we celebrate this diamond jubilee, we also embrace a renewed vision for the future, in line with our administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The DICON Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, launched alongside the DICON Act 2023, is designed to address performance gaps within our Military Industrial Complex and elevate DICON to a global stature, as envisioned by our founders,” he said

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