In a bold statement that has left science enthusiasts and political watchers buzzing, President Bola Tinubu has made it crystal clear: Nigeria is ready to take its place among the world’s space leaders. Watch What Happened.
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Speaking at the maiden meeting of the National Space Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria will no longer watch the new frontier unfold from the sidelines. “We are going to take part, we are going to compete, and we are going to share,” he declared, promising that the nation’s space program will bring real, tangible benefits to ordinary Nigerians.
The President made it clear that this initiative is not for show. Satellite data and space technology, he said, can help farmers with better weather forecasts and land mapping, assist teachers and researchers with precise data, strengthen national security, and guide policymakers with evidence-based planning.
Tinubu also highlighted the importance of funding and accountability, directing that approved funds for the maintenance of Nigeria’s space assets be promptly transferred and monitored. He insisted that the country’s 25-year roadmap for space development must translate policy goals into measurable results, creating value across agriculture, education, security, and entrepreneurship.
“Our aspirations in the field of space should be based on outcomes, accountability, and national value,” Tinubu stressed. “Because of this, a nation can transform its mindset into an advantage.”
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— Reported by Naijaonpoint Global Desk