Nigeria’s defence posture is undergoing a deliberate shift toward self-reliance, indigenous production and technology-driven military power, as the Federal Government moves to reduce external dependence and turn defence into a pillar of national development.
Zig Diaries Defence
Date: Monday , 12 January 2026
Time: 11:02 WAT
Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria
This strategic direction was underscored by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), who reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to build a capable, professional and resilient Armed Forces anchored on strong local capacity and sustainable long-term capabilities.
According to the Minister, troop welfare, advanced training, refined doctrine and indigenous defence production are now central to national security planning, with renewed momentum given to reviving Nigeria’s defence industrial base through policy reforms and private sector participation.
“We are strengthening troop welfare, enhancing training, refining doctrine, and advancing indigenous defence production to ensure sustainable, long-term defence capabilities,” General Musa said.
He noted that legislative and policy reforms are opening defence manufacturing to innovation, job creation and local content development, while positioning defence as a driver of industrial growth and economic resilience.
The Defence Minister said Nigeria is actively exploring frameworks to harness the expertise of its highly skilled professionals at home and in the diaspora, stressing that local knowledge and technology must be integrated into national defence planning.
“Rather than losing this expertise, we are creating structured platforms to harness skills through collaboration, innovation and capacity building,” he stated.
General Musa said recent gains across land, air and maritime theatres reflect improved professionalism, operational effectiveness and intelligence-led operations, assuring that these successes would be sustained.
He highlighted improved naval operations and maritime domain awareness as key to curbing criminal activity, protecting critical national assets and boosting offshore productivity.
The Minister also stressed that modern security threats transcend national borders, making regional cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint operations essential to Nigeria’s security strategy.
“Security is a shared responsibility,” he said, calling for deeper engagement with communities, traditional institutions and local governments to disrupt criminal networks and sustain long-term stability.
He commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs and personnel of the Armed Forces for their resilience and sacrifice, while appreciating the continued support of the Nigerian people.
The remarks were delivered as part of Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day activities, reinforcing remembrance of fallen heroes while outlining a forward-looking defence vision focused on self-reliance, professionalism and national cohesion.
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