Defence Minister Commends High Standard of Proforce Products During Factory Visit (Photos)
Defence Minister Commends High Standard of Proforce Products During Factory Visit (Photos)
Defence Minister Commends High Standard of Proforce Products During Factory Visit (Photos)
By Aysha S. Rabo
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, conducted a one-day working visit to Proforce Limited in Ode Remo, Ogun State.
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The factory specialises in providing cutting-edge Defence solutions for land, air, and sea applications, manufacturing both hardware and software for military and civilian use.
The primary objective of the visit was to inspect the factory and explore potential partnerships to enhance local production of military weapons and hardware.
The Minister toured the facility and examined state-of-the-art military equipment showcased at the factory.
Expressing his satisfaction,the Minister lauded the high standard of equipment manufactured by Proforce Limited. He underscored the significance of local production in competing with international suppliers, emphasising the superior quality exhibited by the products compared to those sourced from other countries.
The Minister praised the competitive pricing of locally produced military equipment, suggesting that it not only matched but surpassed global alternatives.
“I have seen a lot of equipment produced here, and they are of the highest standard compared to all that we ordered from other countries. I believe what is being produced here will compete with what we’re buying from across the world, and I believe they will do more, and the prices are equally competitive and even better.”
During his welcome address, the Managing Director of Proforce Limited, Engr. Ade Ogundenyi pledged to collaborate with the Honourable Minister to fulfill his mandate.
Defence Minister Commends High Standard of Proforce Products During Factory Visit (Photos)
