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Tinubu Promises Major Investment in DICON to Boost Defense Production
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to significantly invest in the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to enhance its capabilities and fulfil its objectives before the year 2030.
Speaking at the 60th anniversary of DICON and the inaugural African Defence Industries Conference in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, underscored the administration’s commitment to national security.
Tinubu highlighted the recent enactment of the DICON Act 2023, which marks a pivotal moment for the corporation. This new legislation positions DICON at the forefront of Nigeria’s Military Industrial Complex, providing a solid foundation to advance the nation’sdefencee manufacturing and technological capabilities.
The President emphasized that DICON’s renewed strategic focus, guided by the DICON Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, is designed to address performance gaps within the mmilitary-industrialsector.
This strategy aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and aims to transform DICON into a leading global defence industry player, fulfilling the vision of its founders.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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