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Proforce, Nigeria’s Armoured Vehicle Maker, And NASENI Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
Nigeria’s armoured vehicle manufacturer, Proforce Intelligence Systems and NASENI sign Memorandum Of Understanding.
The partnership marks the start of a mutually beneficial relationship and advancement in the field of science and technology.
Proforce Intelligence Systems Limited, a leading defence solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
The MOU, signed on Thursday, March 17, 2022, marks the start of a mutually beneficial relationship in the field of science and technological advancement.
Speaking at the Technology Orientation Centre, NASENI, Idu Industrial Layout Abuja, The Group Managing Director of Proforce Intelligence Systems Limited, Engr. Ade Ogundeyin said :
“Proforce is a company that was born out of the challenges in Nigeria, Nigeria has what it takes to be a great nation but our problem is that we are not harnessing our own resources.”
Ogundeyin added that starting in 1986 through the parent company, Oʻla Kleen Nigeria Limited, the company is well-versed in solving the challenges of Nigeria.
In his welcome address, Engr. Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, noted that Proforce has made NASENI proud with the development of military equipment particularly the Armoured Personnel Carriers. His organization will not reinvent the wheel but partner with Proforce for the benefit of the country.
Engr. Ade Ogundeyin, said the presence of the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim is a confirmation that the youths are being reckoned with in the future of Nigeria. He said that presently Proforce engages youth corps members who possess very high quality of knowledge.
“You will be surprised at the quality of knowledge they possess. If we do not tap this knowledge, they will make use of it in a negative way,” he added.
Proforce Intelligence Systems Limited aspires to redefine defence solutions in order to tackle the diverse challenges that Nigeria and Africa face. It has entered into strategic connection with organizations such as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).
The GMD was confident that this MOU will turn things around in the country since both organizations are resilient and resourceful. He noted that “the giants in NASENI and Proforce will emerge from today.”
