7,000 jobs planned in DICON local defence manufacturing expansion

DICON-D7G is expanding local defence manufacturing, seeking foreign investment and technology transfer to reduce Nigeria's reliance on imported military equipment. The push includes creating 7,000 jobs for retired military personnel and civilians, plus plans for a 40,000 square metre international exhibition centre in Lagos.

Pidgin: DICON-D7G dey expand local defence manufacturing, dem dey find foreign investment and technology transfer to cut Nigeria dependence on imported military equipment. Di push include to create 7,000 jobs for retired military personnel and civilians, plus plan for 40,000 square metre international exhibition centre for Lagos.

How this affects you: Retired military personnel and civilians will gain 7,000 employment opportunities in manufacturing, engineering, training, logistics and related fields.