The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen into space.
The
Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency
(NASRDA), Mathew Adepoju, disclosed this during a press conference held in
Abuja on Wednesday, June 19.
Adepoju
revealed that Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious
project.
He
emphasised that this collaboration signifies a major milestone in Nigeria’s
25th anniversary of space exploration, positioning the nation among countries
actively engaged in human spaceflight.
“This initiative opens up new avenues for scientific
research and technological advancement,” Dr. Adepoju remarked.
He
highlighted the potential of this endeavour to foster technological progress
and ignite interest in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) among Nigerian youth.
The
Director General reaffirmed NASRDA’s commitment to leveraging space technology
for national development and enhancing global competitiveness.
He
assured that the project would adhere to stringent safety standards and be
executed with professionalism, drawing on international expertise and best
practices.
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