Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) on Friday June 19, 2020 commissioned three new structures comprising the a Clinic, a Chapel and a Lounge for drivers and cleaners at the headquarters complex of the Defence Space Administration in Abuja. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Sabiu Zakari, the minister noted that the establishment of the Defence Space Administration by the National Space Policy and Programme in 2001 has been a blessing to the nations’ defence evolution. According to the Minister, “Space, as we all know is the fourth domain of warfare. Therefore, the acquisition of space science and technology assets as well as knowledge has become imperative for any efficient armed force desirous of a highly competitive edge.
The Defence Space Administration is established by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to:
Develop and operate military Space Technologies;
Support Nigerian Military operations both within and outside the country as well as Security Agencies responsible for internal security through the use of satellite;
Provide resilient and affordable Space and Cyberspace capabilities for the Nigerian Military, other Security and Law Enforcement Agencies.