Nigeria and Türkiye Enhance Defence Industry Collaboration
The 7th Nigeria–Türkiye Defence Industry Business Forum and Staff Talks took place in Abuja at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, where the Federal Government of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to building a self-reliant defence industrial base. Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) described the forum as a significant milestone in the relationship between Nigeria and Türkiye.
He noted the partnership encompasses defence equipment acquisition, military training, technical assistance, and defence industry cooperation. General Musa emphasized the need to transition from a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a balanced partnership focused on joint production, local manufacturing, technology transfer, and skills development.
He highlighted the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act 2023 as crucial for expanding private-sector participation and attracting strategic investments. Nigeria aims to become a leading defence manufacturing hub in Africa, creating jobs and enhancing national security.
General Musa commended Türkiye's defence industry as a strategic partner and encouraged collaboration between Nigerian and Turkish companies.
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