CDS IDENTIFIES BORDER SECURITY, LOCAL DEFENCE PRODUCTION AS KEY PRIORITIES
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By: Sunmola Ganiyat
The Defence Headquarters has identified border security and indigenous technological development as central to Nigeria’s evolving defence strategy.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, disclosed this at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre.
Oluyede noted that the military is entering a “new era of strategic military evolution,” emphasising that self-reliance and regional cooperation are vital in tackling security threats.
He added that the Armed Forces are focusing on boosting local defence production through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and other indigenous manufacturers, while underscoring the critical role of border security in safeguarding internal stability and fostering strong ties with neighbouring countries.
The Chief of Defence Staff reiterated the need for stronger inter-service synergy, noting that “single service efforts will not always bring out the desired operational outcomes,” and stressing the importance of coordinated joint operations that harness the strengths of each arm of the military.
He added that the outcome of the lecture would be forwarded to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to garner wider stakeholder support for the implementation of its recommendations.
Also speaking, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), described Nigeria’s security strategy as a “whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach.”
He stated that the JDWC, established in July 2025, serves as the “intellectual engine room where different military branches learn to leverage one another’s strengths,” adding that “true operational superiority is achieved only when ground, naval, and air forces act as a single, overwhelming entity supported by the vigilance of the Nigerian citizenry.”
Earlier, the Director-General of the JDWC, Maj. Gen. A.E. Edet, said the centre had recorded notable progress within six months of its establishment and pledged that it would remain “relentlessly focused” on advancing technology and innovation for national security.
The statement added that the inaugural lecture marked a significant milestone in enhancing joint military operations and coordination, with attendance by service chiefs, former Chiefs of Defence Staff led by Gen. Alani Akinrinade, senior military officers, members of the diplomatic community, and heads of security agencies.
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