Policy, Planning, and Research
Overview
The Policy, Planning, and Research Department at NASRDA is responsible for formulating strategic policies, conducting research, and developing long-term plans to guide Nigeria’s space program. It ensures that space initiatives align with national development goals while fostering innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness. By analyzing emerging trends and technological advancements, the department provides insights that shape the direction of space exploration, satellite development, and space-based applications.
Olusoji Olugbenga Olusoga
Director
Mandates
- National Space Policy Development: Drafts and reviews policies that govern Nigeria’s space exploration and technology deployment.
- Strategic Planning & Implementation: Designs long-term roadmaps for space missions, research initiatives, and infrastructure growth.
- Research & Development (R&D) Initiatives: Conducts studies on advanced space technologies, emerging trends, and future missions.
- Economic & Societal Impact Analysis: Evaluates the contributions of space programs to national security, agriculture, disaster management, and economic growth.
- International Best Practices & Benchmarking: Aligns Nigeria’s space policies with global standards and industry advancements.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizes research insights to optimize funding allocation, project prioritization, and resource management in NASRDA’s space agenda.
Members of Staff
| Name | Degree | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agaba Raphael A. | Msc | Principal Scientific Officer | ICT | |
| Araf Muhammad Z. | muhammad.araf@nasrda.gov.ng | Msc | Senior Scientific Officer | ICT |
| Dami Iwa | dami.iwa@nasrda.org | Msc | Engineer | Mission Planning & Satellite Data Management |
| Dr. Jude A. Adeleke | jude.adeleke@nasrda.gov.ng | Phd | Assistant Director | ICT |
| Jane Wale | jane.wale@nasrda.org | BTech | Space Scientist | Engineering Space Systems |
| John Emma | john.emma@nasrda.org | BTech | AI Specialist | Artificial Intelligence & Space Robotics |
| Larry Page | larry.page@nasrda.org | Msc | Researcher | Ground Station & Mission Control |
| Musa Garba | musa.garba@nasrda.gov.ng | Msc | Assistant Chief Scientific Officer | ICT |
| Musa Habibu Bello | habib.mbello@nasrda.gov.ng | Msc | Principal Engineer | ICT |
| Mustapha Kaigama | mustapha.kaigama@nasrda.gov.ng | Msc | Principal Scientific Officer | ICT |
| Temi Tale | temi.tale@nasrda.org | Msc | Strategist | Strategic Space Application |
| Tola Dami | tola.dami@nasrda.org | MBA | Admin | Administration |