Defence Minister Matawalle Inspects AFRIDEX 2026 Venue

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, conducted an inspection of the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) venue located at Eko Atlantic in Lagos on October 25. This inspection was part of the final preparations for the exhibition, which is officially set to open on October 26 and will continue until October 29.

The event is organized by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and aims to gather military leaders, government officials, defence manufacturers, technology developers, and investors from Africa and beyond. Matawalle commended Brigadier General Ibrahim Babatunde Alaya, the Director-General of DICON, and his team for their efforts in organizing the event.

AFRIDEX 2026 will showcase various defence technologies and indigenous innovations across multiple domains, including land, maritime, air, and cyber operations. The exhibition is designed to facilitate discussions on emerging security threats and promote collaboration between defence companies and procurement officials, ultimately strengthening Africa's defence industrial capacity.