Outrage Over N800 Billion Arms Importation by Nigerian Government Raises Security Concerns

The Nigerian government's expenditure of over N800 billion on arms importation in the past five years has sparked outrage among stakeholders. Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed a significant increase in arm ammunition imports, raising concerns about national security and foreign exchange depletion.

Calls for enhancing domestic production to reduce reliance on external suppliers have intensified, with stakeholders emphasizing the need for collaboration with the Armed Forces to boost local manufacturing capacity. The data showed a surge in arm ammunition imports from 2020 to mid-2025, indicating a growing trend.

Stakeholders are advocating for a shift towards domestic production to curb the substantial foreign exchange spent on imports.