Defence Industries Will Deliver Robust Solutions For Safer Nigeria In 2026 – Chief Executive

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has said it will deliver robust defence solutions for a safer and stronger Nigeria in 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence and security architecture.

In an end-of-year message issued by the chief executive officer of DICON-D7G, Osman Chennar, on Monday, pledged deeper collaboration with government institutions, private sector partners and global allies in 2026.

While expressing appreciation to stakeholders, partners and the public for their sustained trust and cooperation, Chennar described the outgoing year as a defining period in the pursuit of national security and sustainable development.

“As we draw the curtain on another defining year, we extend our profound gratitude to our esteemed stakeholders, partners and the general public for their unwavering trust, collaboration and shared belief in our collective mission,” he said.

Reaffirming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the DICON-D7G boss stated that the policy direction continues to provide purposeful leadership, inspire national resilience, and drive strategic transformation across critical sectors.

“We proudly reaffirm our resolute support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places security, stability and sustainable development at the heart of nation-building. At DICON-D7G, we remain deeply committed to national service and fully aligned with this vision,” Chennar stated.

Looking ahead to 2026, he said the organisation was entering the new year with renewed confidence and determination, noting that fresh opportunities would be explored to deepen innovation and strengthen partnerships.

Chennar said the DICON-D7G will continue to work collaboratively with relevant government agencies, private sector players and international partners to safeguard national interests and contribute meaningfully to a safer and stronger Nigeria.

He assured the Federal Government under President Tinubu that 2026 would be characterised by impactful growth, strategic expansion and purposeful engagement within the defence and security ecosystem.

“Together, we will continue to build trust, enhance capacity and champion initiatives that promote peace, security and sustainable national development,” Chennar added.

DICON-D7G is a strategic defence manufacturing and services partnership operating under the framework of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, with a mandate to promote local defence production, technology transfer and capacity building. The partnership plays a key role in efforts to deepen Nigeria’s defence industrial base and reduce reliance on foreign military procurement.