The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) has designed the first-ever military jetty to be commissioned in Lagos, aimed at boosting local defence production and creating over 7,000 jobs for retired officers and skilled civilians.
The facility will serve as a strategic hub for importing, assembling and exporting military equipment, marking a major step in Nigeria’s drive for defence self-reliance. It is to be located near Tin Can Island Port.
DICON-D7G Chief Executive Officer, Osman Chennar, speaking during an on-site assessment of the proposed jetty, described the project as a “critical backbone infrastructure” for Nigeria’s defence industry.
He stated that the jetty is not merely a maritime structure but a strategic national asset, adding that it will redefine how Nigeria sources, assembles, produces and exports defence equipment, emphasising efficiency, security and national pride.
Chennar explained, “The facility will streamline the importation of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) and Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) components, raw materials, and other critical inputs required for domestic assembly of military hardware.”
At present, he said the corporation relies heavily on third-party maritime logistics, stressing that with this dedicated military jetty it will significantly cut turnaround time, reduce demurrage costs and secure its supply chain.