Nigeria Strengthens Defence Ties with Türkiye at Forum
At the 7th Nigeria–Türkiye Defence Industry Business Forum held at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) emphasized Nigeria's commitment to developing a self-reliant and competitive defence industrial base. He highlighted the significance of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act 2023, which provides a framework for private-sector participation and international partnerships.
Musa articulated the goal of creating an industrial ecosystem that not only meets Nigeria’s defence needs but also positions the country as a defence manufacturing hub in Africa. He called for a shift from a buyer-seller relationship to joint production and technology transfer.
The Turkish Defence Delegation head, Mr. Gokman Ucar, noted the potential for enhanced collaboration between Nigerian and Turkish companies, focusing on joint production and technology transfer to strengthen the defence partnership.
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