Nigeria’s Defence Ministry Explores Partnership With US Firm To Enhance Military Equipment Production At DICON.
By Caroline Ameh
Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence is actively seeking collaboration opportunities with NEANY, a prominent US military firm, to establish cutting-edge weapons production lines at the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).
Dr. Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, embarked on a two-day visit to NEANY’s headquarters to explore potential areas of partnership aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s military capabilities.
In a statement released on Saturday by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Press and Public Relations for the ministry, the primary objective is to set up assembly lines within DICON to manufacture advanced military equipment, crucial in combating insecurity within Nigeria’s borders. Additionally, this collaboration aims to introduce innovative technologies that will bolster the efficiency of Nigeria’s armed forces in tackling modern security challenges.
NEANY, a distinguished manufacturer of military equipment based in the United States, has joined forces with DICON, a Nigerian government-owned entity specialized in producing military hardware.
During the minister’s visit, Mr. Matawalle emphasized Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its armed forces to effectively counter emerging security threats.
“The comprehensive tour of NEANY’s facilities has provided me with invaluable insights into cutting-edge military and intelligence hardware capabilities, showcasing high-tech equipment used in the US,” remarked the minister. “This marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and integrating state-of-the-art military technologies to bolster Nigeria’s defence capabilities.”
The minister’s tour included a firsthand examination of NEANY’s diverse facilities, featuring the company’s Rapid Deployment Mobile RADAR system, Unmanned Water Vehicle, Drone Ground Control Station, and Compact Biometric Search-scan System, among other advanced technologies.
