NIGCOMSAT Limited’s Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Director General and Chief executive officer of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr Halilu Ahmed Shaba.
NigComSat Ltd. was founded by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in 2004, by a team of five project officers fondly called NigComSat 5 under the supervsion of Prof. Robert Ajayi Borroffice with a mission to become the leading communication satellite operator and service provider in Africa.
“NIGCOMSAT provides world class connectivity services with an African-centric footprint and local capabilities. For over seven years we have leveraged this African asset to provide carrier grade uptime to our customers.”
During the visit, both CEOs noted and expressed appreciation for the mutual relationship that exists between both agencies.
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) was established with a mission to pursue the development and application of space science and technology for socio-economic benefits of the nation.
NigComSat, Ltd. operates NigComSat-1R, at 42°East orbital location. It’s NigComSat-1 satellite failed in 2008 and NigComSat-1R was its replacement. The company is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria and has regional offices in Lagos, Nigeria and in Kashi, China.