ECOWAS Advocates Indigenous Defence Industries to Strengthen Regional Security

ECOWAS Commission Advocates Stronger Defence Cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for stronger regional defence cooperation, expanded defence-industrial collaboration and innovative financing for peace and security initiatives. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, made the call at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), holding in Lagos from 26 to 30 October 2026. Diop […]

ECOWAS advocates indigenous defence industries to strengthen regional security

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for stronger regional defence cooperation through the development of indigenous defence industries to address security challenges. The ECOWAS Commission made the call at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), which is being held in Lagos, Nigeria, from October 26 to 30, 2026.

ECOWAS SEEKS STRONGER DEFENCE COOPERATION THROUGH INDIGENOUS INDUSTRY - TV360 Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has called for stronger defence cooperation among African countries through the development of indigenous defence industries. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, made the call while delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in …

ECOWAS ADVOCATES FOR STRONGER DEFENCE COOPERATION THROUGH INDIGENOUS DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is participating in the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), taking place from 26th to 30th of October 2026 in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The event brought together political leaders, defence policymakers, military commanders, defence industrial enterprises, researchers, and security experts from across Africa and beyond.   The opening ceremony was held unde…

AFRIDEX 2026: Nigeria attracts global defence investors - Lagos Television

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invited international defence manufacturers, investors and technology innovators to explore strategic partnerships with Nigeria, as the country hosts the inaugural Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos. The five-day exhibition, holding from October 26 to 30 at Eko Atlantic City, brings together stakeholders in the defence industry to discuss...