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JUST IN: Nigerian Government to Send First Civilian to Space
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to send its first civilian into space. This groundbreaking initiative was announced by Dr. Mathew Adepoju, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), at a press conference in Abuja.
Dr. Adepoju disclosed that Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to make this ambitious project a reality. He highlighted that this collaboration marks a significant milestone as Nigeria celebrates its 25th anniversary of space exploration, positioning the country among those actively participating in human spaceflight.
“This initiative opens up new avenues for scientific research and technological advancement,” Dr. Adepoju stated. He emphasized the project’s potential to drive technological progress and inspire Nigerian youth to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines.
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