The Chief Executive of Zinox Technologies, Dr Leo Stan Ekeh, has described the National Space Research and Development Agency(NASRDA) as an asset that requires adequate and proper funding to enable it to carry out its mandate towards the socio-economic development of our dear nation.
A statement by the Head, Media and Corporate Communications, NASRDA, Dr Felix Ale, said he made the statement in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 2020 space dialogue and media conference on Space Science and Technology organised by NASRDA in Abuja.
Ekeh highlighted some challenges facing the country, pointing out that, Nigeria’s major problem stems from her inability to fund the space programme properly as no country claimed to be independent without dependence on space technology.
He further stated that the foundation for the 21st century code is space technology which according to him has capabilities to adequately address among other things the problem of unemployment and propel development in Nigeria.
He said with the power of ideas and technology given the right and ideal environment, no child born in this century should suffer or be poor.
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While congratulating the government for sustaining its timely decision in embracing and sustaining the space programme, he appreciated the fact that the Federal government recognises the significance of technology as it has further expanded one of its ministries to include digital economy, an initiative he described as the right step in the right direction.
He however said government should be deliberate in its efforts towards ensuring that NASRDA succeeds as it currently has the campus and adequate land space for a well driven space programme to flourish for the overall benefits of Nigerians.
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, while declaring the event open, congratulated the agency on its 2020 space dialogue and media conference, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari recognizes the role of space science and technology in the development of any society.
The Acting Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Francis Chizea, said the agency remains irrevocably committed in her resolve to deploy space technology capabilities for the development of the nation.
He said the NASRDA through its activities is positioned as a strategic establishment for national development, and will continue to pursue relevant space technology in fulfilment of its strategic roles towards national development.
Dr Chizea stated that the Space Agency remains undaunted in its pursuit to realize its mandate, particularly in the design and building of indigenous satellites which will be launched from a Launchpad here in Nigeria.
Also, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate of the federal republic of Nigeria, Senator AjayiBoroffice called on the acting Director-General not to relent efforts in the realisation of the vision and mission of the Agency in line with its road map.
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