Military can defeat insurgency with locally made weapons – EIB boss, Echefu
The Chairman and Managing Director of EIB Group, Dr. Bright Echefu, has said that the Nigerian military now has the capacity to defeat insurgency using weapons made in Nigeria.
He made this statement on Wednesday during a media tour of EIB Group’s facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where journalists were shown locally produced drones, bombs, and other military equipment.
Dr. Echefu said Nigeria no longer needs foreign help to fight insecurity, as local companies are now producing the tools needed to defeat terrorists.
“Nigeria has the capacity right now to end this insurgency with the amount of local companies that are investing heavily,” he said.
He added that the Nigerian military is supporting local manufacturers through partnerships, protection, and direct purchases.
“The Nigerian military strongly supports local manufacturers through research collaboration, protection, and patronage,” he stated.
The Managing director noted that this partnership is helping Nigeria become more self-reliant in terms of defense.
Echefu explained that EIB Group is already helping by monitoring drone operations in many northern states, gathering intelligence to track terrorists hiding in forests.
“Our goal is to ensure that these terrorists are completely removed from our land,” he said.
According to him, with local support, the Nigerian Air Force now has the ability to maintain and service its fleet locally.
Dr. Echefu called on the government to continue supporting local companies and expand policies that help grow the defense sector.
Military can defeat insurgency with locally made weapons – EIB boss, Echefu
