The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is set to showcase Nigeria’s growing digital innovation capacity with the unveiling of an indigenous multifunctional digital platform at the forthcoming Africa Space Economy Innovation and Communication Conference (ASEICC) 2026.
This was disclosed by the Director General and Chief Executive of NASRDA, Professor Matthew Adepoju, while receiving members of the Abaa Technology Solutions Limited (ABAALY) team at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
He explained that homegrown digital platforms should be encouraged to compete favourably, gain public acceptance and demonstrate Nigerians’ capacity to develop solutions that serve both local and international markets, thereby reducing reliance on foreign technologies.
Prof. Adepoju added that as the world increasingly embraces digital solutions, Nigerian technology developers must look beyond individual technological components and focus on creating integrated solutions that respond to the needs of the people and contribute to national development.
The NASRDA boss expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the developers following their previous engagement with the Agency, commending their commitment to translating their ideas into a functional digital product.
He further encouraged the Abaaly team to remain committed to its vision, assuring them of NASRDA’s continued support in promoting the application and creating opportunities for its growth and wider acceptance.
During his presentation, the Group Managing Director and Chairman of Abaa Technology Solutions Limited (ABAALY), Mr Power Aden, appreciated the Director General for his vision and commitment to positioning NASRDA as a global competitive institution while mainstreaming private sector participation in the nation’s space ecosystem.
He explained that Abaaly aims to provide indigenous digital infrastructure with global competitiveness while empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their products and services.
The planned unveiling at ASEICC 2026 is expected to provide a platform for showcasing indigenous digital innovation, promoting local enterprise and demonstrating the potential of Nigerian developed solutions to compete in the global technology space.
Below are pictures from the event:
Reporter: Oluwaseun Ajayi
Editor: Joy Atama-Opaluwa
Photo credits: Ibrahim Zakari
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