New Leadership Elected for Nigeria's Defence Industry

The Defence Industry Association of Nigeria (DIAN) has elected a new Executive Committee (EC) to enhance local arms production in response to ongoing insecurity in Nigeria. Maj. Gen. B.I.

Alaya from the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has been appointed as Chairman. Other committee members include Alhaji Saifullahi Babangida as Vice Chairman, Ogonna Okonkwo as General Secretary, Otunba Adedotun Henry Bademosi as Financial Secretary, Dr. Chuks Ekwueme as Treasurer, Sunday Akhigbe as Welfare Secretary, Bem Ibrahim Garba as Publicity Secretary, and Charles Ibanga as Assistant Financial Secretary.

The new leadership aims to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing, expand technology partnerships, and support local content initiatives. DIAN emphasizes the need for a robust local defence industry to address Nigeria's security challenges, improve national security, stimulate economic diversification, and create high-skilled jobs.

The association is committed to supporting the federal government's vision for a competitive defence manufacturing sector.