NASENI, Ministry of Defence, DICON Sign Landmark MoU, Established Ammunition Production Factory | ClipTV Online

In a bid to step towards enhancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities and achieving self-reliance in military hardware production, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) on Wednesday, 14th August 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence.

During the MoU signing ceremony, the NASENI Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC /CEO), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, highlighted the Military Industrial Complex (MIC) ‘s importance as not just a strategic initiative but a national imperative.

“This MoU however represents the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing our defence capabilities through innovation and indigenous production,” EVC continued.

Nevertheless, “Our goal is to ensure that our military is equipped with the best tools to defend our nation. Through this partnership, we will lay the foundation for a self-reliant defence industry that will also contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth,” Halilu clarified.

Moreso, Halilu deeply appreciated the Honorable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON. He likewise thanked the entire Ministry for their unwavering support and confidence in NASENI.

“We are ready to work tirelessly to ensure that the vision of a Nigerian Military Industrial Complex becomes a reality. We owe it to our nation, to our Armed Forces, and to the generations yet unborn,” he said.

Other stakeholders present to witness the signing of this landmark agreement included the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, Senior Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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14/8/2024