The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has led Nigerian delegation to the second edition of the World Defence exhibition in Riyadh Kingdom of Arabia, where participating countries meet and share information and ideas on the latest Defence systems.
The delegation comprises the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Director-General, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Major- General Effiong Edet and other critical stakeholders of the Nigerian Armed Forces and exhibitors from Nigeria.
Speaking at the venue, the Minister said “the Global Exhibition is designed to deliver key platforms across all five defence domains – land, sea, air, space (satellites) and security.”
In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesman, Henshaw Ogubike, the Minister while commending the organiser of the global event said that “countries would gain a lot in terms of defence cooperation from the forum.”
“The objective of the Nigerian delegation’s participation in this all important event is to explore latest technology in military hardware that would eventually be acquired for the country and also create ways of collaborating with key Defence stakeholders, leaders and companies to enhance Nigeria’s security structure,” Matawalle said.
This he said is line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Agenda on security and for the enhancement of security in Nigeria and West African region.
Major international defence companies like DICON and PROFORCE from Nigeria and others around the world are participating in the exhibition in addition to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defence.
The exhibition featured displays of military hardware, latest technology military aircraft including a live air show, knowledge transfer, topical debates, and opportunities to connect, collaborate and network with key defense stakeholders and leaders.
The 2nd world Defence Exhibition in Saudi Arabia is expected to end on the 8th of February 2024.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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