24/08/2026
NDC Course 34: Nigeria Links Industrial Growth to National Security
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Defence Minister Christopher Musa (Rtd.), Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and other senior security leaders have highlighted the importance of industrial development to Nigeriaโs security and economic resilience.
Speaking at the National Defence College Course 34 Graduation Lecture in Abuja, Jonathan focused on โHarnessing Industrial Capacity for Inclusive Growth and Regional Stability in Africa.โ The discussion emphasised stronger local production, technology, reduced dependence on external sources, and industrial growth as important pillars of national defence and long-term stability.
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