The Director General, Chief Executive of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju, has emphasized the importance of institutions like The Progressive Institute (TPI) in enhancing good governance and national development.
He made the remark during a courtesy visit by the leadership of The Progressive Institute to the NASRDA headquarters in Abuja.
Dr. Adepoju pledged NASRDA’s support for TPI’s programs and activities, especially in the areas of space technology, equipment, and logistics.
He expressed excitement about the establishment of the institute, describing it as an innovative platform to align political manifestos with actionable policies.
The Director General commended the vision of the institute and noted that governance and development must not focus solely on government institutions, but engage the grassroots.
He stressed the need for feedback mechanisms from the grassroots, stating that premium should be on the grassroot for feedback from the people while there must be channels to convey grassroots concerns and achievements to the appropriate quarters.
Dr. Adepoju, who acknowledged the support of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Innovation Science and Technology , Chief Uche Nnaji, stated that under the current administration, NASRDA has received approval to implement space regulation and spectrum management within just one year of the new leadership’s tenure.
Speaking earlier, the Director General of The Progressive Institute, Dr. Lanre Adebayo, who led the visiting delegation, explained that TPI is a think tank of the All Progressives Congress (APC), established a year ago with special focus on leadership development, policy research, and performance evaluation of government initiatives.
He stated that one of TPI’s core objectives is to evaluate how government policies are performing.
He emphasized that NASRDA plays a strategic role in Nigeria’s development, given that space research and technology are fundamental to national growth and NASRDA remains a key agency with immense potential.
Dr. Adebayo commended Dr. Adepoju’s leadership, saying, effective leadership is critical for the success of any institution or country.
He further stressed the role of space research in driving development across sectors such as agriculture, security, and education.
Dr. Adebayo announced that TPI is organizing a Mid-Term Report presentation to document the achievements of the Federal Government, and used the opportunity to formally invite NASRDA to participate in the event.
He stated that recent publications have highlighted the achievements of NASRDA’s current management, and it is important for these successes to be publicly showcased.
He affirmed that NASRDA is a national pride and a strategic institution that has significantly contributed to national development, particularly in the area of security.
Below are pictures from the event for your viewing pleasure
Written by: Chado Joel
Editor: Joy Opaluwa
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