The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to send its first citizen into space, marking a historic leap in the nation’s space exploration efforts.
Dr. Mathew Adepoju, Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), made this announcement during a press briefing held in Abuja. He disclosed that Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious project.
According to Dr. Adepoju, this collaboration is a significant milestone as Nigeria celebrates its 25th anniversary in space exploration, firmly establishing the country among nations actively pursuing human spaceflight.
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“This initiative will open new frontiers for scientific research and technological advancement,” remarked Dr. Adepoju.
He also highlighted the potential of this mission to stimulate technological innovation and cultivate interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields among Nigerian youth.