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THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, H.E. DR. BELLO MUHAMMED MATAWALLE MON, IS PARTICIPATING IN A HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY MEETING WITH A LEADING CHINESE MANUFACTURER OF ADVANCED ANTI-TERRORISM AND HIGH-TECH DEFENCE EQUIPMENT.

THE MEETING IS TAKING PLACE IN CHINA AND AIMED TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC DEFENCE TIES BETWEEN NIGERIA AND CHINA.

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IN CONTINUATION OF THE HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY MEETING
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E. DR. BELLO MUHAMMED MATAWALLE, MON, HELD A MEETING ON STRENGTHENING AND DEEPENING STRATEGIC DEFENCE TIES BETWEEN NIGERIA AND A LEADING CHINESE MANUFACTURER OF ADVANCED ANTI-TERRORISM AND HIGH-TECH DEFENCE EQUIPMENT IN CHINA.

China expands military supply pact in Africa with new Nigeria deal

Solomon Ekanem
07 May 2025

Nigeria is set to begin local production of military-grade ammunition under a new partnership with a leading Chinese defense company.

The agreement, announced by Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle during an official visit to China, includes the construction of production lines for various types of ammunition and servicing of military equipment, marking a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s defense capabilities.

The meeting follows a March visit by a senior delegation from China’s North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to Abuja, marking a significant step in strengthening defense ties between China and Nigeria.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Director of Information and Public Relations, the Minister said the main objective of the engagement was to formalize a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Chinese firm and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).

He noted that under the MoU, the Chinese company has agreed to facilitate the transfer of cutting-edge defence technology to Nigeria, establish local manufacturing facilities for advanced military equipment, and support technical knowledge exchange to enhance the skills of Nigerian personnel.

Other key areas of collaboration include the maintenance and upgrading of existing military hardware, servicing of battle tanks, and offering military engineering services.

Under the MoU, new production lines will be constructed for various ammunition types, including 7.62×51mm ball cartridges, 7.62×51mm blank cartridges, 9×19mm pistol cartridges, and machine gun ammunition.

Additionally, manufacturing workshops and facilities will be established in Kaduna and Kachia, Kaduna State, for the production of brass casings, bullet jackets, and other essential defense components.

Nigeria eyes Chinese air defence systems

Apart from securing the military training and hardware production deal, Nigeria is strengthening its defense ties with China to enhance its air defense systems.

A recent high-level visit by a Nigerian delegation led by Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff, to China resulted in discussions with key defense contractors, including China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).

The talks focused on advanced technologies to support Nigeria's Military Total Radar Coverage (MTRACON) initiative.

The Chinese side showcased defense systems such as high-energy laser counter-drone technologies and the Sky Dragon air defense system.

China’s military in Africa

China has continued to exert its influence in Africa through infrastructure financing and military training, particularly through its Peace Unity-2024 project.

The Peace Unity-2024 project focuses on enhancing the capacity of African nations to address regional security challenges.

By offering military training, joint exercises, and defense equipment, China has positioned itself as a significant partner in helping African countries build self-reliant security frameworks.

This project also emphasizes the sharing of military expertise and technology, aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of African armed forces.

The recent deal between China and Nigeria to produce military ammunition locally is an example of China's expanding role in Africa’s defense sector showing China's commitment to solidifying its relationships with key African countries, while also increasing its influence in regional security matters.

Clairvoyancy:
This is not a good move.... Africans aren't ready for things like this.... With terrorism and corruption, the factory will be hijacked and the masses will be the one to bear the brunt....

naptu2:
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has existed since 1964. They are simply going to produce new products with help from the Chinese.

Clairvoyancy:
Exactly what I'm saying.... Majority don't know about them because they don't have capacity for mass production of ammunitions, and of course can't produce high-end quality ones.... But now that the Chinese are getting involved, the spotlight will be on them, not only from Nigerian corrupt politicians and terrorists enabler, but from neighbouring African countries.... Different groups will emerge, they just need someone to back them up from the government, yeah, the government who signed the MoU of course... You should know what I'm saying

naptu2:
DICON has been producing AK47s, FN FALs, etc for a long time and everybody knows about them. They even produce the Ezugwu MRAP.

Clairvoyancy:
Exactly what I'm saying.... Majority don't know about them because they don't have capacity for mass production of ammunitions, and of course can't produce high-end quality ones.... But now that the Chinese are getting involved, the spotlight will be on them, not only from Nigerian corrupt politicians and terrorists enabler, but from neighbouring African countries.... Different groups will emerge, they just need someone to back them up from the government, yeah, the government who signed the MoU of course... You should know what I'm saying

Kemetian:
Stop yarning crap, Mr Man.

Clairvoyancy:
Lol, all these you mentioned can't even sustain a war for 6 months with ordinary African countries.... Go and check what Libya (not even South Africa yet) are producing and then modify what you typed.... You know what I'm trying to say here, you are only trying to shy away from the fact.... Chinese ammunition company will draw attention globally, especially from the Arab countries... And you know what that means...

naptu2:
Now I see that it was a mistake to engage you. You don't know anything and you are not willing to learn.

Your claim was that the deal will draw attention from terrorists. The fact is that terrorists already know that DICON is there.

⚫️ DICON was established in 1964.

⚫️ DICON has been producing arms, ammunition and other equipment for decades.

⚫️ DICON has had agreements with NORINCO and other Chinese companies for many years.

Now you are trying to shift the goalpost by talking about other things.

Goodbye.

Clairvoyancy:
Exactly what I'm saying.... Majority don't know about them because they don't have capacity for mass production of ammunitions, and of course can't produce high-end quality ones.... But now that the Chinese are getting involved, the spotlight will be on them, not only from Nigerian corrupt politicians and terrorists enabler, but from neighbouring African countries.... Different groups will emerge, they just need someone to back them up from the government, yeah, the government who signed the MoU of course... You should know what I'm saying

naptu2:
DICON has had agreements with many countries and companies from around the world. They've worked with the Chinese, the Russians, the Belgians, etc.

Tradepunter2:
All these moves are useless if you can't win wars before it turns to kinetic war..... What Nigeria needs to sectionalzie the country and create a intelligence architecture that works in cohesion with one another from different regions

Atlantis585:
Why not sign a deal to fight Bokoharam, ISWAP and other forms of terrorism first?

Why is it more important to partner on arms production that will end up in the hands of the terrorists?

Useless and confused Government.

naptu2:
Ministry of Defence, Nigeria @MODInfoNg



https://x.com/MODInfoNg/status/1919730606390350138?t=gMurD37lR0MrEheyCWnLxg&s=19[/quote]The major enemies of the States are within those at the corridors of national powers..

If u want use Taxes payers money and fly to hell... Nigeria is fantastically corrupt..

The constitution gives room for stealing... And favouring the elites...

So this isn't a welcoming news.. but just to carjole fellow Nigerians...


You guys forgot dansuki.., how he diverted the money meant for arms and ammunition ti combat terrorism in Nigeria...

People were busy hailing president Buhari.. then for arresting dansuki...

Since then dansuki is enjoying is stolen funs and walking free...


Now history wants to repeat itself to Nigerians again..