CDS Visits DICON, Reaffirms Commitment to Local Defence

General Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to indigenous defence production during a strategic visit to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Ordnance Factory (ORDFAC) in Kakuri, Kaduna. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance Nigeria's self-reliance in military equipment production and boost the country's defence industrialisation drive.

Major General BI Alaya, the Director-General of DICON, briefed General Oluyede on the Corporation's manufacturing capabilities, ongoing projects, and future development plans. General Oluyede toured key production facilities and received updates on local defence manufacturing efforts.

He inspected DICON's Research and Development facilities, where indigenous defence products were showcased. General Oluyede commended DICON's management and workforce for their dedication to advancing Nigeria's defence technology.

He stressed that the Federal Government's renewed emphasis on local defence production is critical for improving the operational readiness of the Armed Forces, reducing dependence on foreign military hardware, and ensuring sustainable logistics support. The CDS was accompanied by Major General OT Olatoye and Major General ASM Wase, among other senior military officers.