The Nationwide Company for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence geared toward enhancing Nigeria‘s defence capabilities for self-reliance in army {hardware} manufacturing.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on Wednesday by the Director of Info of NASENI, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan. The assertion harassed that this partnership marks a pivotal second in Nigeria‘s quest to strengthen its defence infrastructure via indigenous innovation and technological development.
Through the MoU signing ceremony, the vice chairman of NASENI, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu, highlighted the significance of the Army Industrial Advanced as not only a strategic initiative however a nationwide crucial.
Khali emphasised that in a quickly evolving international safety setting, Nigeria should place itself to deal with rising threats with homegrown options.
“At present, we’re embarking on a journey that may redefine Nigeria‘s defence panorama and safe our nation‘s future,“ mentioned the NASENI Govt Vice Chairman. „This partnership between NASENI and the Ministry of Protection is a testomony to our dedication to harness Nigeria‘s scientific and engineering experience within the service of nationwide protection.“
NASENI‘s monitor document in analysis, improvement, and manufacturing positions the company as a key participant within the institution of the MIC. The brand new Army Industrial Advanced will function a hub for creating, producing, and sustaining army gear, starting from small arms to superior protection methods.
The undertaking goals to create a sturdy ecosystem that helps the wants of the Nigerian Armed Forces whereas fostering the expansion of native industries, thereby lowering reliance on international imports.
„This MoU represents the start of a long-term collaboration geared toward enhancing our defence capabilities via innovation and indigenous manufacturing,“ the Govt Vice Chairman mentioned additional
He added that „our purpose is to make sure that our army is supplied with one of the best instruments to defend our nation, and thru this partnership, we’ll lay the muse for a self-reliant defence trade that may also contribute to Nigeria‘s financial development.“
Halilu deeply appreciated the minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and all the Ministry for his or her unwavering help and confidence in NASENI. „We’re able to work tirelessly to make sure that the imaginative and prescient of a Nigerian Army Industrial Advanced turns into a actuality. We owe it to our nation, to our Armed Forces, and to the generations but unborn,“ he mentioned.
Different stakeholders current to witness the signing of this landmark settlement included the minister of metal improvement, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu; everlasting secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana; senior officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
