04/01/2025
“NASRDA has the potential to bring hope and prosperity to Nigerians,” Dr. Adepoju
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju, has reaffirmed the Agency’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s space sector into a problem solving hub of innovations.
He stated this while officially receiving the GNSS Seismic Equipment of the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
Dr. Adepoju who tagged his vision for 2025 as a year of new beginnings and strategic advancements for the Agency, added that the progress made in 2024, goes beyond scientific research to include tangible contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social growth.
The NASRDA Boss noted that the Agency is home to over 200 PhD holders, including Professors, whose expertise will be harnessed to achieve impactful results.
According to him the challenge is not just funding but positioning the Space Agency as a platform for real solutions that address national and global issues.
The DG further highlighted the Agency’s recent institutional reforms and the establishment of new departments as critical steps toward achieving its goals.
He explained that the approval and launch of GNSS Nigeria Limited, a company leveraging NASRDA’s seismic and geodetic data, marks the beginning of a new era, with the GNSS seismic stations enhancing precision and reliability in surveying and other critical sectors.
Dr. Adepoju while acknowledging the importance of teamwork across all departments within NASRDA to achieve the Agency’s objectives, encouraged staff to remain committed to the shared vision of creating a space sector that serves as a beacon of innovation and economic opportunity for Nigeria.
Joy Opaluwa
Media and Corporate Communications