The Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Ogbonnaya Onu,
said that Nigeria will launch its first astronaut in space before 2030.
The minister, made the disclosure while hosting delegates from the Defence Space Agency, led
by its Chief of Defence for Space (CDS), AVM, Tommy Victor Udoh, in Abuja, said
the implementation for the actualization of the country’s space astronaut
programme has therefore commenced.
According to Onu he said: “On or before 2030, we can do it
before with the programme and infrastructure that we have. Space technology is
very important to protect our national interest as we already have satellite in
space.
“he explain further that all the things that is needed in
the budget that has just being passed, that it will commence the implementation of the
programme that we have and because of the importance of space to the wellbeing
of the nation, we will work very hard to launch a Nigerian astronaut before
2030. “ good news.!!
Finally the minister said the ministry will offer all the
needed support to the military in making sure that they actualize their
statutory functions and responsibilities to the nation.
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