- The Special Adviser to the President on Technology and Digital Economy, Idris Saliu, commended Nnaji’s efforts, saying his commitment to advancing the space sector was admirable
The Nigerian government is set to boost its space technology capabilities through international partnerships, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Nnaji met with representatives from Axiom Space to discuss potential collaborations.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr. Felix Ale, said Nnaji highlighted the transformative role of space technologies, emphasising their impact on sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, and weather forecasting.
“The space economy has the potential to create wealth and drive national development,” Nnaji said, expressing Nigeria’s openness to partnerships in developing its space programme.
The Special Adviser to the President on Technology and Digital Economy, Idris Saliu, commended Nnaji’s efforts, saying his commitment to advancing the space sector was admirable.
Axiom Space’s Senior Director, Garvey McIntosh, also praised Nigeria’s potential to become a leading space power in Africa, while calling for strong policy frameworks and investment to support the sector.
Nnaji also met with Brock Pierce, the UN Special Advisor on Social and Economic Development, to explore further opportunities for technological advancement in Nigeria.