In an effort to tackle the current security challenges in the country, the Nigerian Army on yesterday said it was desirous to develop indigenous technology that would sustain operational needs of its personnel.
Maj. Gen. Salihu Uba, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Nigeria Army, Minna, stated this while inaugurating the second quarter conference of the Nigerian Army Research and Development Committee in Minna.
“The Nigerian Army is desirous in developing indigenous technology that would sustain operational needs of its personnel especially in the face of the current asymmetric security challenges in the country.
“Your deliberations will consider the need for self-reliance in the production and modification of fast moving military equipment and stores,” he said.
Uba advised the participants to deliberate on the formulation of policy of the Nigerian Army Research and Development with a view to adding value and perfecting a methodology for its smooth implementation.
He called on the participants to consider contemporary events of military interests and draw up a plan where other security agencies and stakeholders would be involved in subsequent research and development programmes for mutual benefits.
The TRADOC Commander commended the Chief of Army Staff for the support to organise the conference.