President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to prioritise funding for Nigeria’s space programme.
This, according to the President, would ensure that Nigeria maintains a leading role in the fourth industrial revolution.
Tinubu stated this on Monday, through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, at an event marking 25 years of Nigeria in space and technology,
He emphasised the importance of strengthening the legislative framework for the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).
“There is a need to strengthen the Act that established NASRDA to help the Nigerian space ecosystem become more vibrant in its local and international engagements,” the President said.
Tinubu highlighted the role of the private sector in advancing Nigeria’s space ambitions, calling for its integration into the heart of the national program.
“Great effort should be made to ensure that the private sector is mainstreamed into the heart of…