Following the signing of the new DICON Act 2023 that facilitates the establishment of a Military Industrial Complex (MIC) and provides conducive environment for building a robust partneship within and outside Nigeria, DICON has signed Memorandum of Understanding with three establishments between July and August 2024. These include X-Shield Solution Company Limited, Buckler Systems Limited […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called on the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to develop solutions that will ensure the security and prosperity of the country and the entire African continent in the years to come. He said to confront threats to peace and stability African countries must continue […]
Empowering Women, Strategic Investment For Collective Future–DEPOWA President The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association(DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa says empowering women is an investment for the future of the country. Such noble gestures are not only of moral importance but also a strategic investment in the collective future of Nigeria, she said, Musa stated […]
DICONOWA DONATES DRUGS AND DELIVERY KITS TO HOSPITALS IN KADUNA The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Officers Wifes Association (DICONOWA) on Monday 12th August 2024 donated drugs and delivery kits to some hospitals in Kaduna to boost healthcare delivery. The hospitals that benefited from the gesture includes DICON staff clinic, 44 Nigerian Army Reference hospital […]
The Director- General, Defence Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON ) Maj.-Gen. Aniedi Edet, says they are not celebrating challenges but progress and prospects. He stated this at an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service to mark DICON’s 60th anniversary held at Our Saviours Protestant Church, Ribadu Cantonment on Sunday August 11, 2024 in Kaduna. The DG […]
DAY 2 DICON AT 60 ANNIVERSARY: DICON STAFF PARTICIPATE IN 5 KM HEALTH WALK AT AHMADU BELLO STADIUM, KADUNA 1. In line with series of activities earmarked for DICON at 60 Anniversary, the entire staff of DICON today took part in a 5km Health Walk at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna metropolis. 2. Other activities […]
Day 1 of DICON @60 Anniversary Celebrations went well in Kaduna, and the Jumaat Prayers Event was very well attended. Please see some pictures below We appreciate all the dignitaries and our DICON Muslim faithfuls that attended the Jumaat Prayers, including Maj Gen Abdullahi – Comdt Depot, Brig Gen Mamuda – Comdt WOA, Brig Gen […]
DIRECTOR DEFENCE TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION VISITS DICON Commend efforts to revive production activities. The Director Defence Transformation and Innovation (DDTI) Rear Admiral Abdul Majid Ibrahim on Friday, 2 August, 2024 expressed delight with ongoing efforts by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and urged the Corporation to keep up the good work at reviving […]
The Commandant Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Major General John Ochai has called on the Federal Government to support the local production of arms and ammunition in the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). He made the call on Friday 28 June 2024 when he toured the facilities of the DICON Ordnance Factory in Kakuri, Kaduna. […]
DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BUREAU VISITS DICON. The Deputy Director Defence Research and Development Bureau Air Vice Marshal Dalhat Ladan paid a courtesy visits to the Defence industries corporation of Nigeria.( DICON) The Deputy Director and his team were received by the Director General Major General AE Edet and his management staffs at the headquarters […]