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AKPABIO PLEDGES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’S SUPPORT FOR NASRDA

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The President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator (Dr) Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has pledged the commitment of the National Assembly to support the growth and activities of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), describing it as the epicenter of solutions to Nigeria’s current socio-economic and security challenges.

Senator Akpabio made this declaration during the opening ceremony of NASRDA’s 2025 Top Management Retreat, themed “Beyond the Horizon: Building a Resilient Workforce for Space Economy and National Security,” held at the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The Senate President, represented by Senator Samson Akong, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, emphasized the need for robust investments in space science and technology to position Nigeria as a competitive force in the global knowledge economy.

He noted that space-based technologies now drive major socio-economic systems globally, making it imperative for Nigeria to allocate strategic resources to this sector for long-term national benefit.

Senator Akpabio also called for sustained collaboration between NASRDA and the National Assembly, adding that government must leverage NASRDA’s technological expertise to improve national security through real-time surveillance and the monitoring of black spots and ungoverned areas across the country.

In his goodwill message, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umoh Bassey Eno, represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator (Dr) Akon Eyakenyi, emphasized the importance of strategic retreats for Agencies like NASRDA, adding that such engagements are vital for soul searching, introspection, and goal setting in line with national development priorities.

Governor Eno while noting that the retreat’s theme reflects the Agency’s strong commitment to workforce development, urged NASRDA to deepen efforts in building indigenous technological capacity to project Nigeria’s presence in the global digital space economy inline with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Also speaking, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, represented by his Senior Special Adviser, Dr. Robert Ngwu, applauded the retreat’s theme describing it as timely and visionary.

According to him, space technology has emerged as a vital arena for asserting national sovereignty, economic security, and technological leadership, noting that NASRDA is strategically positioned to lead Nigeria into the future of global innovation.

He urged stakeholders to see NASRDA not only as a government Agency, but as Nigeria’s gateway to the trillion-dollar global space economy and a key enabler of national transformation.

In his welcome address, the Director General and Chief Executive of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, described retreats as critical success factor in the life of any forward-looking organization.

He noted that the retreat aims to chart a new vision for the Agency, strengthen internal capacity, and set the tone for strategic repositioning in space technology and national development.

Dr. Adepoju reiterated the mission of NASRDA to develop satellite capabilities using homegrown talent and indigenous scientific expertise, affirming the Agency’s readiness to provide space-based solutions that align with Nigeria’s national aspirations.

The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Dr. Felix Ale, described the retreat as a moment of strategic reflection and recalibration.

He expressed deep appreciation to the Director General for his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to institutional growth, which he said continues to inspire excellence within and beyond the Agency.

Below are pictures from the ceremony:

Written by: Daniel Abdullahi
Edited by :Kaneng Dagyeng
Media and Corporate Communications

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