Nigeria

SGAC Nigeria

Welcome to the SGAC Nigeria’s page

The Nigerian space program is unarguably one of the leading space programs in Africa. As our national unofficial motto reads,‘’ Naija no dey carry last’’. In the space industry, Nigeria strives to be at the forefront of activities for the socio-economic benefits of its citizens and Africa at large.

The Nigerian space agency which drives its civil operations is known as the National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) and has its headquarters at the Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja. NARSDA has launched five satellites since its inception and is currently focused on utilizing space and satellite technology to achieve sustainable development goals in Nigeria. The Defence Space Administration Nigeria is also focused on combating insecurity and optimizing Nigeria’s defense. To improve the operational capability of the Nigerian armed forces against insecurity, the Federal Government of Nigeria inaugurated the DELSAT-1 integrated satellite in November 2022. DELSAT-1 will play a special role in resolving national security threats by further promoting stability and peace in the country.

National Points of Contact Nigeria

Overview Activities for Young People

Since the early 2000s, SGAC has been active in Nigeria. We have facilitated several space projects and programs in the country. The following are some noteworthy facts about SGAC Nigeria.

In 2018, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in Nigeria, hosted the first African Space Generation Workshop. One hundred forty-seven delegates from 18 African countries attended the event.
We organize Space Up Programs, conferences (both physical and virtual), and numerous lectures in a variety of disciplines.
Notably, Nigerian members of SGAC remain and continue to be at the forefront of promoting space awareness and participating in research activities at several Nigerian universities. Our members are students from various disciplines, such as remote sensing, engineering, GIS and mapping, law, economics, medicine, and many more. We also have members who are young professionals and youth corps. For space clubs, we have created networking opportunities and alliances. We now collaborate with leaders from the Obafemi Awolowo University Space Club, the Lagos State University Space Club, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and the Nigerian Medical Students’ Association.
Former executives and members, such as Etim Offiong, Abraham Akinwale, Temidayo Oniosun, Mustapha Agbadi, Funmi Erinfolami-Shonubi, and Olayinka Fagbemiro, are also prominent in the African space industry.
Nigeria, one of the leading African countries with a space program, plays a critical role in space leadership and capacity building for the continent. We share information about opportunities, scholarships, conferences, and internships within and outside the country that will help our members develop their capacity.

Country Specific Events

Event Name	Event Host City	Event Date	SGAC Link
Sheroes of Space; Celebrating her excellence in digital innovation and technological advancement	Virtual	25th March 2023	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pp6i4As858Pjy0kJZiOGcq5Ds4-CentQ/view?usp=share_link
Nigeria’s space program. Giant strides, Challenges, and the way forward.	Abuja	June 2023
SG Nigeria	Ile-Ife, Osun State	1st September 2023

Industry Events In Nigeria

Events Name	Event Host City	Event Date	Event webpage/event link
Abuja Space Economy Conference and Exhibition	Abuja	16th-20th October	https://www.afrispaceeco.org/
2nd Nigeria National Rounds of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Competition	Abuja Obasanjo Space Centre	Coming soon	Coming soon