The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s resolve to expand its patronage of indigenous defence manufacturers to boost operational self-reliance, strengthen national security, and build a resilient domestic defence industrial base.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: 28 October 2026
Time: 08:55 WAT
Location: Ogun State, Nigeria
General Shaibu gave the assurance during a working visit to the PROFORCE Group office complex in Ogun State, where he highlighted the strategic importance of domestic armoured vehicle production and military protective equipment in fulfilling contemporary operational needs.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief commended PROFORCE Group for its technical innovation and ongoing contributions to national defence manufacturing.
He noted that sustained investments in domestic military capacity reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, shorten equipment acquisition cycles, and reinforce the Nigerian Army’s tactical readiness across operational theaters.
General Shaibu emphasized that the military leadership remains fully committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative on local content development and defense industrialization.
In response, PROFORCE Group Managing Director and CEO Mr. Ade Ogundeyin expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated the firm's dedication to supplying high-grade equipment tailored to military specifications.
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