Proforce Limited
Proforce Limited is a Nigerian automotive and arms manufacturer. It is Nigeria's pioneer indigenous company dedicated to the manufacturing of armored vehicles, armored patrol boats, combat helmets and vests as well as other defense equipment.[1]
History[edit]
Proforce was established in 2008 by Ade Ogundeyin.[2] Proforce Limited is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The company is responsible for manufacturing armaments and steel products. Proforce is situated in a 40,000 square meters factory in Ode Remo, Ogun State, where it carries out the production of a wide array of defense products. This state-of-the-art facility includes production sites, staff residences, a research and development center, administrative offices, maintenance and repair units, as well as medical clinics. Additionally, the company maintains a 25,000 square meters facility located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria along with a corporate office in Abuja.[2]
In 2021, the Nigerian Army through its investment arm, Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee NAWLG, acquired a 15% shareholding of Proforce Limited. Over the past decade, Proforce has provided defense solutions to the Nigeria Police Force, Military and civilian markets.[3] In August 2022, Proforce signed an MOU with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on the development of space technology.[4]
Products[edit]
The company's products ARE currently utilized across multiple countries, including the Republic of Chad, Rwanda, Senegal, Niger, Ghana, and others. Among these, the PF ARA 2 or Thunder MRAP, a 19-ton Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle designed to offer optimal protection against high-level threats.[5][6]
The company manufactures defense products, including:
- Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs)
- Armoured Cash-In-Transit Vehicles (CITs)
- Armoured SUVs
- Armoured Saloons and Sedans
- Bulletproof Helmets and Vests
- Military Trucks
- Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV-Drones)
- Armoured Boats and Marine Vessels
- Architectural Armouring (for secure facilities, e.g., banks and embassies)
References[edit]
- ↑ Administrator. "Proforce Limited armored vehicles manufacturer Nigeria | Nigeria Defence and Security Industry | Africa defence industry company UK". Army Recognition. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nigeria, Guardian (2023-10-16). "Proforce Galaxies, others exhibit as Africa Space Economy Conference opens in Abuja". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ Ekugo, Ngozi (2022-07-16). "Proforce: Manufacturing armoured vehicles to strengthen security in Nigeria". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Proforce, NASDRA signs MOU on space tech". Military Africa. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "How Tokunbo Ogundeyin is Cleaning out with Multi-billion Dollar Nigeria Defence Contracts - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "FG Urges Investors To Leverage African Space Sector For Emancipation - News Agency Of Nigeria". 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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