Minister of State for Defence and Chairman of the DICON Board, focused his AFRIDEX 2026 opening address on the industrial work behind dependable capability
ASIM, Oct 26
Industrial delivery, local skills and lasting partnerships.
Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, Honourable Minister of State for Defence and Chairman of the DICON Board, focused his AFRIDEX 2026 opening address on the industrial work behind dependable capability.
His message connected clear requirements with reliable production, trained people and long-term technical support. He discussed joint development, responsible technology transfer and local manufacturing, with investment matched to the people who will sustain the capability.
The address also highlighted the wider contribution of Nigerian manufacturers, engineering firms, universities and suppliers. Quality assurance, testing and safety were presented as essential to the trust users place in defence equipment.
For international companies, the address pointed to the value of showing how proposals would develop lasting skills and local supply. For Nigerian businesses, it pointed to presenting their strengths and identifying suitable partners.
AFRIDEX provides a setting to develop those discussions directly with industry. Meet the teams presenting their capabilities, examine their production and support expertise, and establish the next exchange before leaving Lagos.
Relevant organisations and industry voices: Nigerian Ministry of Defence | Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria – DICON | Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN) | dmg events | Proforce Limited | DICON Magnifique | HAVELSAN | Embraer | Tata Advanced Systems Limited | Rheinmetall | Arquus | Barzan Holdings | MilDef | Miilux Türkiye | MKE | Airborne Systems | EarthDaily | Med Marine Holding A.Ş. | Baltic Workboats Ltd | ASIS Boats
Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria | 26 October 2026
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