The Federal Government has announced that the nation is ready to commence domestic manufacturing of military equipment following the recent approval of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Bill by President Bola Tinubu. This development is expected to boost Nigeria’s military capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign arms suppliers. The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, disclosed that the Federal Government has engaged in discussions with approximately 50 domestic and international companies regarding the domestic manufacturing of firearms within the country.
With the signing of the bill, Nigeria has made a significant step towards self-sufficiency in military equipment production. This move is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and enhance national security. The Minister of Defence emphasized that the Federal Government is committed to supporting local industries and promoting indigenous production of military equipment.
Federal Government: Nigeria Makes Substantial Advancements in Combating Terrorism
Nigeria has made substantial advancements in combating terrorism during the past year under the leadership of the Tinubu administration. The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, highlighted that the country has made tremendous progress in neutralizing bandits and insurgents, arresting suspects, and rescuing kidnapped victims. According to Badaru, over 9,300 bandits and insurgents were neutralized, 7,000 were arrested, and 4,641 kidnapped victims were rescued in just one year.
The success in combating terrorism is attributed to the synergy and collaboration among security agencies, including the military, police, NSCDC, and office of the National Security Adviser. The Minister of Defence emphasized that the Federal Government is committed to supporting security agencies to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians.
Federal Government: Domestic Manufacturing of Firearms Commences in Nigeria
A total of 13 companies have already commenced the manufacturing of firearms in Nigeria, according to the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru. This development is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in military equipment production. The domestic manufacturing of firearms is expected to reduce reliance on foreign arms suppliers and enhance national security.
The Minister of Defence disclosed that the Federal Government has engaged in discussions with approximately 50 domestic and international companies regarding the domestic manufacturing of firearms within the country. This move is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and enhance national security.
Federal Government: Security Agencies Collaborate to Combat Terrorism
The Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, and the Chief of Air Staff are working together to combat terrorism, according to the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru. This synergy has led to productivity and efficiency in their operations. In addition, there is close collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser, the police, the NSCDC, and all other security agencies.
This collaboration has translated to tremendous progress in the last one year, with over 9,300 bandits and insurgents neutralized, 7,000 arrested, and 4,641 kidnapped victims rescued. The security agencies have also recovered 4,882 assorted weapons and 83,900 assorted ammunition in just one year.
Federal Government: Nigeria Recovers Assorted Weapons and Ammunition
Nigeria has recovered 4,882 assorted weapons and 83,900 assorted ammunition in just one year, according to the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru. This development is a significant achievement in the fight against terrorism and banditry. The recovered weapons and ammunition include AK-47 rifles, machine guns, pistols, and other dangerous weapons.
The Minister of Defence emphasized that the Federal Government is committed to supporting security agencies to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians. The recovery of assorted weapons and ammunition is a testament to the success of the synergy and collaboration among security agencies.
Federal Government: Tinubu Administration Committed to National Security
The Tinubu administration is committed to national security and has made significant progress in combating terrorism and banditry, according to the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru. The administration has supported security agencies to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians. The Minister of Defence emphasized that the Federal Government will continue to support local industries and promote indigenous production of military equipment.
The signing of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Bill is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in military equipment production. The Tinubu administration is committed to supporting security agencies to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians.
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