Local arms manufacturers ask FG to reduce dependence on foreign equipment

Dailytrust | 16-05-2026 07:57am |

Local arms manufacturers, represented by the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), have urged the Nigerian government to lessen its reliance on imported military equipment. During a meeting on Friday, they emphasized the need for the government to fully implement the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act 2023. This activation is seen as crucial for enhancing local defence production capabilities and fostering self-sufficiency in military hardware manufacturing within the country.

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