DEFENCE MINISTER CALLS FOR COLLABORATION WITH F.U.D ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND RESEARCH ON MILITARY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION

…Our doors are open for possible collaboration- Badaru.

By Lynn Adda 

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the Federal University Dutse, FUD Jigawa State to partner with the Ministry Defence on Conflict resolution and
research on Military equipment production and repairs through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria.

Mallam Mati Ali, the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Defense Minister said in a Press Release in Abuja this Thursday that the Minister made the call while receiving the Vice Chancellor of FUD, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed and Management Staff of the University at the Ship House, Abuja.

Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar said the Ministry is open for possible collaboration with the Federal University Dutse and other indigenous companies in areas of conflict resolution and production of defence equipment.

He emphasized the importance of collaboration in conflict resolution studies and research for defence hardware production.

“With our DICON Bill, we are encouraging our indigenous companies to be involved in the production of weapons, ammunition and spare parts for our military hardware,” he said.

The Minister commended the Vice Chancellor for his leadership and innovations, urging for sustained collaboration for national benefit.

On his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutse, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed congratulated the Minister on his achievements, acknowledging his contributions to the University’s development during and after his tenure as Jigawa State Governor, including the establishment of the University’s Teaching Hospital and flagship structures.

“Your contributions to the development of our University as the Executive Governor of Jigawa state is enormous and unprecedented and also your continued contributions to date”.

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, DICON which the Defense Minister is referring to is a Nigerian company responsible for the production of military equipment and hardware for the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Its main objective is to achieve self-sufficiency in military equipment production, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and enhance Nigeria’s defence capabilities.