The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi has restated the commitment of the Federal Government in sourcing for Military equipment from Manufacturers with Best Practices and genuineness.
General Magashi stated this when he received the Edge Group Corporation specializing in the production of Military Hardware and training of Personnel on advanced Defence Doctrine who paid a courtesy visit to Ship House, Abuja.
The Minister recalled that he was earlier in Dubai (UAE) on official visit and was opportuned to visit the factory site of the Edge Group, adding that what he saw was impressive.
He assured Edge Group that the Ministry would explore areas of collaboration especially in transfer of technology and intelligence gathering methods.
The chairman of the Edge Group Corporation, Mr. Miles Chambers in his remark informed the Minister that Edge Group specializes in design and production of platforms, systems, Military, hardware, intelligence gathering, mission support and personnel training.
Mr. Chambers noted that the company was established in 2019 in Abu-Dhabi under the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Defence Industry. Presently, the Group is in collaboration with twenty five (25) different companies.
Pics 4506: The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi presenting a plague to The chairman of the Edge Group Corporation, Mr. Miles Chambers during a courtesy call at Ship House, Abuja.
Pics 4518: The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd)(Middle); Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olajide Johnson (2nd Right) in a group photograph with the Management Staff of EDGE Group.