Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the immediate release of approved government funds for the maintenance of the country’s space assets, reinforcing the country’s commitment to implementing its long-term space development vision. The directive came on Tuesday, 3 March, during the inaugural meeting of the National Space Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the President was represented by Vice President (VP) Kashim Shettima.
Speaking on behalf of the President, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasised that his remarks reflected the administration’s official position. He used the meeting to reaffirm the government’s commitment to Nigeria’s revised 25-year National Space Roadmap, which outlines the strategic direction and long-term priorities for the country’s space programme. Central to this vision is ensuring that existing space infrastructure is maintained and optimised to serve national priorities.
The Council also agreed to establish a working group of space experts to review and refine the revised 25-year roadmap, bringing together institutions such as NASRDA, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Defence Space Agency, and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) to drive progress. Additionally, the meeting endorsed plans for the development and operationalisation of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Space Centre in Ekpe, a facility envisioned to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to launch and maintain satellites locally, enhancing technological autonomy.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/03/04/nigeria-approves-immediate-funding-for-maintenance-of-national-space-assets/