Nigeria’s National Space Council approves key initiatives to boost space programme
Date: 2026-03-05
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
National Space Council, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has
approved major initiatives to advance Nigeria’s space programme and strengthen
institutional capacity.
Among
the key decisions, the Council sanctioned the development and
operationalisation of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Space Centre for Transport and
Propulsion in Epe, Lagos. The facility is expected to enhance national
capabilities in space technology and drive economic growth through innovation.
The
Council also approved the National Space Research & Development Agency
(NASRDA) Staff Regulations and Conditions of Service, a move aimed at improving
professionalism, staff welfare, and institutional governance.
In
addition, a Working Group was established to revise Nigeria’s 25-Year Space
Programme Roadmap. The group, composed of relevant agencies and space experts,
will ensure the roadmap aligns with current realities and future opportunities
in the space sector.
NASRDA
Director-General Dr. Matthew Adepoju commended President Tinubu and the Council
for their leadership and called for urgent, accountable implementation of the
approved initiatives.
