TÜRKIYE IS PLANNING TO ESTABLISH LOCAL DEFENCE PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND MILITARY TRAINING CENTRES IN NIGERIA AS PART OF EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION AND INCREASE BILATERAL TRADE TO $5 BILLION.(PHOTO).

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 Türkiye is planning to establish local defence production facilities and military training centres in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and increase bilateral trade to $5 billion. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, saying the proposed facilities would enable Türkiye to support local military equipment production rather than simply supplying weapons and equipment. He also revealed that 200 Nigerian special forces personnel were undergoing a two-month training programme in Türkiye, with plans underway to establish a similar facility in Nigeria. “We are planning to have some local production unit also in that context, not only selling to Nigeria the tools, equipment, the arms that it needs, but also the possibility of having local production here in Nigeria,” Poroy said. On trade, the ambassador said bilateral trade currently stood at approximately $2 billion, including oil and gas, but both countries were targe...

ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND STRENGTHENS OPERATIONAL READINESS THROUGH AIG DANTAWAYE’S ARMS DRILL EXERCISE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND STRENGTHENS OPERATIONAL READINESS THROUGH AIG DANTAWAYE’S ARMS DRILL EXERCISE


The Anambra State Police Command today, 8th September 2026, participated in a specialised arms drill and operational readiness exercise conducted under the supervision of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye, psc, in charge of the Police Supervisory Zone comprising Anambra and Enugu States.


The exercise was designed to sharpen officers’ weapon-handling competence, operational discipline, coordination and adherence to established tactical and safety procedures, in line with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to maintaining a professionally responsive and operationally ready workforce.


Participating personnel underwent practical drills focused on safe weapon handling, arms drill, discipline, coordination and strict observance of prescribed operational procedures. Particular emphasis was placed on precision, controlled response, professional conduct and compliance with safety standards in the deployment of police personnel and equipment.


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, commended AIG Dantawaye for the initiative, describing continuous professional development as a critical component of operational effectiveness and responsible policing.


The CP charged officers and men of the Command to translate the competencies acquired into improved field performance, while maintaining strict compliance with the law, Force policies and established Standard Operating Procedures.


He further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to maintaining a disciplined, professionally competent and operationally prepared workforce capable of responding effectively to emerging security challenges and safeguarding lives and property across Anambra State.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer,

Anambra State Police Command, Awka.


8th September, 2026.

More photos below. 





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