President Tinubu is billed to declare Open Africa's Premier Defence Industries Conference with largest defence industry and regional security stakeholders in Nigeria and Africa and with over 3,000 both local and international participants to mark DICON's 60th Anniversary celebration in Abuja.
Director of Information and Public relations, Henshaw Ogubike who disclosed in a press statement also noted that the Honourable Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, said, DICON's 60th Anniversary celebration will showcase its achievements and innovations as well strengthen relationships amongst stakeholders with the theme of the anniversary celebration is: "Future Frontiers in Africa's Defence Technology".
According to the Minister, the event will gather the largest defence industry stakeholders in Nigeria and Africa and over 3,000 both local and international participants.
Furthermore, the event will focus on investment opportunities, industrial partnerships and future developments in the African defence industry. It will also feature a distinguished faculty of knowledgeable speakers and resource persons from within and outside Africa.
The Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will be the Special Guest of Honour for the 60th anniversary celebrations and opening ceremony of the maiden African Defence Industries Conference on Wednesday, 14th August 2024, while the President of the Senate is expected to be the Guest of Honour for the Cocktail/ Gala Night, same day.
Consequently reputable companies/ organizations, defence Industry stakeholders, Government officials, Military personnel, commercial exhibitors, industry leaders are invited to participate in celebrating DICON @60 anniversary and maiden Africa Defence Industries Conference.
