- Nigeria and China will partner to produce military equipment locally, reducing dependence on foreign countries and mitigating procurement delays.
- The partnership aims to enhance Nigeria’s security capabilities and promote economic growth.
- China’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, highlighted the strengthening China-Nigeria relations, with elevated bilateral ties, new cooperation platforms, and enhanced international collaboration.
The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with China in domesticating the production of military equipment in Nigeria. This move aims to eliminate reliance on foreign countries and avoid delays in procuring military equipment.
According to Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the partnership will enable Nigeria to produce military equipment locally, both kinetic and non-kinetic. This will reduce the country’s dependence on foreign countries for military procurement, which often involves delays and stringent rules.
The partnership is also expected to promote economic growth by generating employment opportunities and stimulating local industries. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of working with countries like China to address security challenges and promote regional stability.
China’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, highlighted the strengthening China-Nigeria relations, with elevated bilateral ties, new cooperation platforms, and enhanced international collaboration. The partnership is expected to further strengthen China-Nigeria relations, providing momentum and confidence for high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation and the modernization of Africa.
