Nigeria's Defence Minister Announces Munitions Production Plan

On October 27, 2026, during the inaugural Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in Lagos, Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), announced that the country will begin large-scale local production of military munitions within one year. This initiative is intended for both domestic use and export, particularly targeting other African nations.

The minister encouraged participants at the exhibition to invest in Nigeria's defence sector. Dr. Queenet Iheoma-Hart, Chief Information Officer of the Ministry of Defence, issued a statement regarding the event.

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, praised AFRIDEX as a platform for achieving its objectives. Goodwill messages were delivered by Lagos State's Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and ECOWAS Commission representative, Mr. Birame Diop, who expressed hope for enhanced collaboration among African countries in defence.

Major General B.I. Alaya, Director-General of DICON, commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting DICON's production capacity.

Following the opening ceremony, General Musa inspected exhibition stands and held a meeting with AFRICOM.