Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, is slated to begin activities for the 60th anniversary commemoration events, beginning with a major address to the media on Monday, 12th August 2024 by 11am at Ministry of Defence Conference Room Ship House, Abuja.
Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the state-run defence corporation and operated by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) was established in 1964.
According to the Minister, DICON’s 60th Anniversary celebration will showcase its achievements and innovations as well strengthen relationships amongst stakeholders. The theme of the anniversary celebration is: “Future Frontiers in Africa’s Defence Technology.”
The DICON@60 is billed to “gather the largest defence industry stakeholders in Nigeria and Africa and over 3,000 both local and international participants.”
Furthermore, the event will focus on investment opportunities, industrial partnerships and future developments in the African defence industry. It will also feature a distinguished faculty of knowledgeable speakers and resource persons from within and outside Africa.
A statement by the Ministry of Defence Director of Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be the Special Guest of Honour for the 60th anniversary celebrations and opening ceremony of the maiden African Defence Industries Conference on Wednesday, 14th August 2024.
In the same vein, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio “is expected to be the Guest of Honour for the Cocktail/ Gala Night, same day.
“Consequently reputable companies/ organizations, defence Industry stakeholders, Government officials, Military personnel, commercial exhibitors, industry leaders are invited to participate in celebrating DICON @60 anniversary and maiden Africa Defence Industries Conference.”