Peoples Republic of China has established an ammunition production
line in Nigeria, through the production facilities of DICON, to upgrade
indigenous defence industry.
Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) spokesman, Senior Colonel Kang Honglin
reported on this opening at a reception to mark the 86th Anniversary of
PLA.
Colonel Honglin told that most of the PLA peacekeepers are deployed
in Africa. He also pointed out that China is the biggest troop
contributor among the five permanent members of the United Nations
Security Council.
Colonel Honglin stated: “For years, PLA provides Nigerian military
personnel with opportunities to participate in training courses at
different levels in China.
“There is also a significant collaboration in defence product. For
instance, F-7 fighter squadron has become the backbone of Nigeria Air
Force. One ammunition production line has been established at DICON with
assistance of China, which will upgrade Nigerian indigenous defence
industry.
“The construction work of Nigerian Navy’s offshore patrol vessels is
going well in China and the first ship will be delivered next year.”
“We believe that these fruits of the collaboration can effectively
help Nigerian military to strengthen its capacity and capability in
safeguarding peace and maintaining stability in Nigeria and in the
region,” he added.
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