DICON-D7G CEO Leads Inspection To NIgeria’s First Military Jetty, A Major Boost To President Tinubu’s Hope Agenda For Indigenous Defense Production
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- March 6, 2026 --
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By Niyi Johnson
The Chief Executive Officer of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON-D7G), Mr. Osman Chennar, alongside members of the Board of Directors, has conducted an inspection visit to the site of Nigeria’s proposed First Military Jetty, a landmark infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the country’s indigenous defence production capacity.
Speaking to the media during the site visit, Mr. Chennar described the project as a strategic enabler for Nigeria’s expanding defence manufacturing ambitions.
The jetty, which spans approximately 60 square meters, is strategically located near Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, positioning it at the heart of one of West Africa’s busiest maritime corridors; enhancing Logistics and Industrial Capacity.
According to Mr. Chennar, the military jetty will significantly improve Nigeria’s defence logistics chain by enabling the efficient importation of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) and Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) components, raw materials, and other critical supplies required for local assembly and large-scale production.
The facility will directly support the domestic manufacturing and assembly of Small and medium arms, Ammunition, Tactical drones and unmanned systems, 4×4 and 6×6 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, anti jammer drones as well as other critical military hardware.
The CEO maintained that DICON-D7G has already commenced production of DG103 rifles in Kaduna for Nigeria and Africa markets. It also intends to commence construction of it’s proposed Military Jetty in Lagos which will at full capacity employ over 2,000 retired military personnel and 5,000 skilled civilians and provide thousands of military grade weapons and ammunition that can sufficiently equip the Nigerian Armed Forces and also be sold to friendly neighboring African countries.
“By strengthening in-bound logistics, the jetty is expected to reduce turnaround times, lower transportation costs, and streamline supply chain operations, key factors in scaling up local defence production. This is in addition to positioning Nigeria as a Regional Defence Hub” the CEO added.
A member of the Board of Directors, Major General Mainasara Abdul Masanawa (Rtd), emphasized that the jetty will also serve as an export gateway for finished defence products to friendly African nations.
This development, according to him, is projected to deepen regional defence cooperation and reinforce Nigeria’s position as a central hub for military manufacturing in Africa market.
“The project underscores DICON-D7G’s commitment to reducing reliance on foreign sources for defence equipment and reinforcing self-sufficiency for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, paramilitary organisations, and other security agencies,” General Masanawa stated.
“It will also support the defence needs of allied African nations through indigenous production, advancing Nigeria’s Defence Self-Reliance.”
The establishment of the First Military Jetty aligns with Nigeria’s broader strategic objective of renewed hope agenda of achieving defence industrial self-reliance.
General Masanawa further said that by strengthening local production capabilities, DICON-D7G aims to minimize foreign exchange expenditure on defence imports, build local technical expertise and industrial capacity, generate employment and stimulate, technology transfer, enhance national security through sustainable, homegrown solutions.
The project is scheduled for an official launch in June 2026, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward a resilient and self-sustaining defence industrial base.
With this initiative, DICON-D7G is setting the stage for a new era in Nigeria’s defence manufacturing landscape—one defined by innovation, strategic autonomy, and regional leadership.
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