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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is participating in a security meeting with a Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Jeff Promise, on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The meeting is a significant move to enhance Nigeria\u2019s defence capabilities, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Matawalle said the meeting aims to strengthen strategic defence ties between Nigeria and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, the primary focus of the engagement is to formalise a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Chinese firm and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis partnership is expected to play a crucial role in advancing Nigeria\u2019s security sector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the terms of the MoU, the Chinese company has committed to investing in Nigeria\u2019s defence infrastructure.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership includes the transfer of cutting-edge defence technology, the establishment of local manufacturing capabilities for advanced military equipment, and technical knowledge exchange to enhance the skills of Nigerian personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Matawalle outlined key areas of collaboration, including the maintenance and upgrading of existing military hardware, the servicing of battle tanks, and the provision of military engineering services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that the partnership aimed to extend its impact beyond Nigeria, offering military support services to neighbouring African countries and contributing to regional security and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minister described the engagement as a major step forward in Nigeria\u2019s defence modernisation agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He reiterated the federal government\u2019s commitment to building a self-reliant, technologically advanced, and globally competitive military-industrial base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The agreement also includes the construction of new production lines for various types of ammunition, such as 7.62\u00d751mm ball cartridges, 7.62\u00d751mm blank cartridges, 9\u00d719mm pistol cartridges, and machine gun ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the MoU, new manufacturing workshops and facilities will be established in Kaduna and Kachia, Kaduna State, for the production of brass casings, bullet jackets, and other essential defence components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s vision for a comprehensive renewal and strategic overhaul of Nigeria\u2019s security and defence capabilities,\u201d Matawalle added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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