Nigerian Army Chief Promotes Local Defense Manufacturing

On Tuesday, during a working visit to the PROFORCE Group office complex in Ogun State, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to supporting indigenous defense manufacturers. He stressed the significance of local defense manufacturing in enhancing operational efficiency and national security.

A statement from the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, noted that Shaibu commended PROFORCE Group for its contributions to Nigeria's defense industry. He highlighted that sustained investment in locally manufactured military equipment would decrease reliance on foreign suppliers, improve equipment availability, and enhance the Army's response to security threats.

Shaibu emphasized that under his leadership, the Nigerian Army would continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's initiatives for local content development and defense industrialization. Mr Ade Ogundeyin, Managing Director and CEO of PROFORCE Group, expressed gratitude for the visit and reiterated the company's commitment to producing quality defense products that meet the Army's operational needs.