In a strategic move to realise the actualisation of the Military Industrial Complex, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has firmed up collaboration with D7G Company Limited.
This was affirmed by the Director General of DICON, Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya, when the D7G Team paid him a visit at the DICON Headquarters in Kaduna.
General Alaya added that D7G remains a highly reputable and reliable partner that could easily drive DICON towards the realisation of her dream of becoming the hub of the Military Industrial Complex.
had been put in place to enhance production of arms, ammunition and other military hardware while promoting self-sufficiency and reliance on indigenous production of defence-related products.
"It could be recalled that the DICON-D7G Board had been convened recently to boost local production of military hardware, and my dream is to consolidate on the collaborative effort as soon as possible". General Alaya asserted.
Speaking during the visit, the Chief Executive Officer of D7G, Mr Osman Chennar, gave assurances of revamping production activities in DICON, reiterating that the DICON-D7G partnership will usher Nigeria into a new dawn in the area of local production of military hardware.
Mr Osman appreciated the production facility and manpower capabilities possessed in DICON, adding that the partnership will foster capacity development among DICON staff and boost revenue generation for the Country.
Highlights of the visit included a guided tour of DICON Ordnance Factory as well as the exchange of souvenirs.
