Nigeria Set to Launch First Civilian into Space

The Federal Government has announced plans to send the first Nigerian to space

The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, announced this during a briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious venture.

The DG noted: “This collaboration, which is coming to the country, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of Space Exploration Journey and opens new opportunities for scientific research and technological advancement.”