By Mohammad Tijjani
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) , says it is partnering with a firm, D7G to bolster the production of various aspects of defence production and manufacturing.
The Director-General DICON, Maj.-Gen Babatunde Alaya on Tuesday in Kaduna: “We have a strong partnership with D7G and the essence of the partnership is to take indigenous production to the next level.
“We are talking of ammunition production, we are talking of weapon production, we are talking of manufacturing of vehicles and drones.
“We have started and we are trying to work out the modalities. We have a plan of action already.
“So, we are trying to establish timelines for each phase so that in one year, two years to come, we know that we have started manufacturing locally.”
Also, the Chief Exacative Officer (CEO ), D7G, Mr Osman Chennar, said the key objective of the partnership is to set up assembly plants for arms, vehicles, drones, and other defence equipment.
Chennar said that production lines for AK 47 rifles, ammunition, and other critical defense products would soon be established.
He also said that there would be a training for the personnel on routine work at the assembly and production lines.
Chennar said, “In the arms assembly, AK 47, AK 103 rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, and grenade launchers would be produced.
“In the vehicle assembly, we will be assembling 4×4 and 6×6 MRAPS and APCS vehicles.
“A drone assembly will also be set to set up for the production of UAVs, drones, and anti-drones.”
The action plan outlined by DICON and D7G demonstrates a commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities through indigenous production and manufacturing.
The projects and initiatives outlined aim to promote self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on external sources for critical defense products.
DICON boss led the D7G team on a guided tour of facilitates at the production factory and Command Engineering Depot.
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