PROFORCE, a subsidiary of O’la Kleen Holdings, is Nigeria’s first indigenous manufacturing facility for armoured vehicles and a leading provider of defence solutions since 2008. The company has filled a critical gap in the defence industry by producing armored vehicles and personal protection equipment. Over the years, PROFORCE has diversified its portfolio to include land, sea, and aerial defence solutions, manufacturing vehicles such as armored Toyota Land Cruisers and Range Rovers.
PROFORCE operates multiple facilities across Nigeria, each dedicated to excellence and service delivery. Its primary manufacturing hub for Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) is located in Ode Remo, Ogun State. Additional factories in Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Kaduna, in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), produce essential hardware to support the fight against insurgency and other criminal activities in the country.
PROFORCE equipment has been instrumental in the successes recorded by the Nigerian Armed Forces in various theatres of operation against insurgency. As the Nigerian Army prepares to celebrate the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), it is fitting to highlight Proforce’s significant contributions to military operations.
According to a June 2023 Arise News report, NADCEL is an annual event where the Nigerian Army takes stock of its achievements, evaluates challenges, and repositions itself for professional growth. The event showcases the Army’s operational activities, transformational strides in innovation, research and development, civil-military relations, and technological advancements.
PROFORCE takes pride in the Nigerian Army’s successes, many of which can be attributed to the effective deployment of Proforce’s equipment in combating insurgency and criminality. Beyond military hardware, the company also produces civilian armored vehicles, serving clients in Nigeria and other African countries such as Ghana, Rwanda, and Chad. Its clientele includes high-net-worth individuals, Very Important Persons (VIPs), entertainers, athletes, politicians, and institutions such as the Nigerian Military, Police, Nigerian Correctional Service, Air Force, Navy, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), First Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, Polaris Bank Plc, Nigerian Breweries, Shell (now Renaissance Africa Energy Ltd), Agip, and Lafarge.
PROFORCE product range includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Armored Cash-in-Transit Vehicles (CITs), Armored SUVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV-Drones), Armored Saloons and Sedans, Bulletproof Helmets and Vests, Military Trucks, Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs), Armored Boats, Marine Vessels, and Architectural Armoring (e.g., safe houses/rooms for banks and embassies). Their services include the installation of ballistic glass, run-flat tire inserts, protective overlaps for door discontinuities, maintenance and repair of bullet-resistant glass, armor upgrades, refurbishment of damaged vehicles, and replacement of run-flat inserts.
PROFORCE operates as a typical manufacturing plant, generating revenue through vehicle sales and after-sales maintenance. Its competitors are primarily foreign-owned companies with operations in Nigeria.
In July 2022, PROFORCE introduced the PF Fury and PF Viper, armored Toyota Land Cruisers with 360-degree protection at the Nigerian Army Research and Development (R&D) Expo in Owerri, Imo State. The ultra-light PF Fury was designed to meet the needs of the Special Operations Forces and Infantry of the Nigerian Armed Forces for various mission profiles.
To enhance its production capabilities, PROFORCE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AERACCESS, a French company specializing in drone design and manufacturing for security, surveillance, and civilian markets. This partnership aims to establish a “Drone Academy” in Nigeria, aiming to train personnel and develop drone production lines. Proforce’s commitment to Nigeria’s local content policy underscores its role in industrializing the nation, creating jobs, and demonstrating Nigeria’s and Africa’s competitive potential on the global stage. All PROFORCE vehicles are patented, reflecting the company’s dedication to innovation and quality. With an indigenous armored vehicle manufacturer like PROFORCE, Nigeria is better positioned to combat insurgency and criminality. As the Nigerian Army celebrates NADCEL 2025, PROFORCE congratulates the Armed Forces on their achievements and pledges to continue providing cutting-edge equipment to support the fight against criminality in Nigeria.
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