ECADSOL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). The MoU was signed on 29th October 2026 at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) at Eko Atlantic, Lagos.
The MoU provides a framework for ECADSOL and DICON to explore practical cooperation in four areas:
- Autonomous systems.
Exploring where ECADSOL's autonomous systems work could support DICON's priorities. - Local assembly and integration.
Building the capacity to assemble and integrate systems in Nigeria. - Technical training.
Developing the skills Nigerian engineers and technicians need to build, operate and maintain advanced systems. - Long-term support.
Delivering maintenance, spares and upgrades in-country across the life of a system.
From Kaduna to Lagos
The MoU builds on discussions that began in May 2026, when ECADSOL visited DICON in Kaduna and met DICON and its Partnership Coordination Committee. Those discussions focused on how ECADSOL could contribute to Nigeria's defence industrial goals, and the same priorities shape the areas set out in the MoU.
The MoU sets out areas where ECADSOL and DICON could explore working together, including autonomous systems, local assembly and integration, technical training, and long-term maintenance and support in Nigeria.
The signing
The MoU was signed on behalf of ECADSOL by Boris Yao, Founder and CEO, accompanied by Prince Henry Ajene, Director of Operations and Commercial.
DICON was represented by Major General Ibrahim Babatunde Alaya, Director General, alongside Mr Prince Osinachi Adike, Legal Representative and Barrister Lapia, Secretary to the DICON Partnership Coordination Committee.
Boris Yao, Founder and CEO of ECADSOL Group, said:
"Our discussions with DICON have always focused on capability that lasts: systems assembled, maintained and improved in Nigeria by Nigerian engineers. This Memorandum of Understanding gives us a framework to turn those shared priorities into practical projects."
About DICON
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) is a state-owned enterprise and Nigeria's principal defence-industrial organisation. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1964 and headquartered in Kaduna, DICON is responsible for producing defence equipment as well as civilian products. Its vision is to be a leading force in indigenous defence manufacturing in Africa, recognised for innovation, reliability and strategic partnership. Its mission is to contribute to national security by delivering sustainable defence solutions through research, the adaptation of emerging technologies, a culture of innovation and strategic partnerships.
What comes next
The MoU is a framework for cooperation. The next step is for ECADSOL and DICON to agree which projects to take forward, and on what terms.
Our thanks to DICON for its engagement since our first meeting in Kaduna. We look forward to the next stage of our work together.
To discuss partnership, investment or industrial collaboration, contact us at info@ecadsol.com.
