Tinubu Asks African Leaders To Localise Defence Partnerships

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said defence partnerships among African countries must deliver lasting value long after equipment have been supplied for military interventions.
Tinubu stated this in his remarks at the opening of the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
Represented by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said, “Every major acquisition should help develop skills, transfer knowledge, strengthen local industry and deepen our capacity to maintain what we operate.”
According to the President, the success of defence partnerships should be measured by the capabilities they leave behind.
“The measure of a successful partnership is the c...