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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