The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its strong support for the Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS) scheduled for 2026 in Nigeria.
The exhibition, which is expected to be a landmark event, will showcase Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturing capacity and technological innovation across various domains.
The AFRIDECS Steering Committee, led by the Director General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Major General Babatunde Alaya,
paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja to discuss the event. The committee disclosed that the exhibition would convene military institutions, security agencies, government ministries, defence manufacturers, and international partners from across the globe.
The NCS during the visit has pledged to play a critical facilitative and regulatory role in ensuring the success of the exhibition. Deputy Comptroller General of Customs (DCG) Dera Nnadi described AFRIDECS as a significant economic, cultural, and diplomatic opportunity for Nigeria, and assured the Steering Committee of the Service’s commitment to providing seamless Customs processes.
DCG Timi Bomodi, in charge of Enforcement, Inspection and Investigation, commended DICON for initiating the exhibition, noting that it would have far-reaching implications for national security and economic development. He stressed the importance of advance notification, detailed documentation, and the submission of End User Certificates to ensure proper control and compliance with national and international regulations.
AFRIDECS is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s image as a leader in defence innovation, deepen international cooperation, unlock economic opportunities, and reinforce the country’s national security architecture, with the Nigeria Customs Service playing a key role in its success.