Nigeria’s dependence on imported army {hardware} might expose its armed forces to important tools shortages, provide chain disruptions and operational delays, DICON-D7G has warned.
It, subsequently, reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous defence business, calling for elevated native manufacturing, expertise switch and strategic partnerships to cut back dependence on imported army tools.
The chief government officer, Mr Osman Chennar, said this because the organisation participated as a serious sponsor of the continued African Defence Industries Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in Lagos.
The organisation mentioned constructing a powerful home defence business was important to nationwide safety, army readiness and Nigeria’s long-term strategic independence.
It harassed that reliance on international suppliers might expose the nation to produce chain disruptions, delays in tools supply and different challenges that would have an effect on army operations.
“Developing local capacity in defence is not just about manufacturing equipment; it is about strengthening national security, building Nigerian expertise and ensuring that our Armed Forces have more reliable access to the capabilities they need,” the organisation mentioned.
DICON-D7G famous that strategic partnerships and expertise switch have been important to bridging the hole between the operational necessities of the army and the capability of native industries.
It described AFRIDEX as an essential platform for bringing collectively authorities establishments, defence producers, buyers, researchers and expertise firms to discover alternatives for native manufacturing and industrial cooperation.
The organisation mentioned Nigeria should translate its technical experience and industrial potential into sensible defence capabilities by way of sustained funding, innovation and abilities growth.
“Local defence production offers Nigeria an opportunity to retain more defence expenditure within the domestic economy, create skilled employment and develop the technical expertise required to manufacture and maintain military equipment,” it added.
DICON-D7G additionally emphasised that collaboration between the federal government and the non-public sector could be essential to constructing a sustainable military-industrial complicated able to assembly the nation’s safety wants.
Chennar, nevertheless, mentioned strengthening indigenous manufacturing might additionally place Nigeria to produce defence tools to different African nations, increasing the nation’s function within the continent’s defence and safety business.
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