DEFENCE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION OF NIGERIA (EXCLUSION OF ARMED FORCES ARMAMENT DEPOT) ACT

An Act excludes the Armed Forces Armament Depot from the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria's scope. It targets the corporation, armed forces, and defence officials to maintain direct military control over sensitive facilities.

What Is This Policy?

An Act excluding the Armed Forces Armament Depot from the scope of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act, keeping certain military armament facilities under direct armed forces control.

Who Does It Target?

Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Nigerian Armed Forces armament management Ministry of Defence Defence procurement officials

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Maintain direct military control over sensitive armament depots while allowing the Defence Industries Corporation to manage commercial defence production.

Key Features

Exclusion Provision: Specifically excludes Armed Forces armament depots from DICON's jurisdiction. Military Control: Armament depots remain under direct military chain of command. Security: Ensures the most sensitive defence assets are not transferred to a corporate structure. DICON Scope: Clarifies DICON's mandate as commercial defence production, not sensitive armament storage.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Defence industry and armament management Beneficiaries: National security; defence management Funding: Federal Government defence budget

How to Access

Access to armament depots is strictly controlled and classified DICON operates separate from armament depot management Application method: Not applicable for public — defence management matter.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.defence.gov.ng Contact: Ministry of Defence / DICON

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as a provision supplementing the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act. Operates alongside the Armed Forces Act (Cap A20 LFN 2004), the Official Secrets Act, and the National Defence Policy. The exclusion preserves the military's direct control over armament depot operations.